Database Administrator - High Availability & Performance

Manchester Digital; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform company based in Salford is seeking a skilled Database Administrator. The candidate will manage and optimize database systems, ensure data integrity, and resolve complex challenges independently. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in database administration, mastery in SQL Server, and familiarity with NoSQL databases. The position offers a hybrid working model, starting at 25 days of holiday and various perks such as private healthcare and employee training.

Benefits

Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days

Pension schemes with matched contributions up to 6%

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual free share awards scheme

Private healthcare scheme and dental plan

Free gym membership

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience administering databases.
• SQL Server Clustering, Replication and High Availability.
• Proven track record in SQL Server database performance tuning.
• Experience in upgrading and migrating legacy systems.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases like MongoDB.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring seamless database operations across various environments.
• Rigorous performance testing and SQL script approval.
• Keeping database availability and performance within top-tier SLAs.
• Proactively monitoring and optimizing server performance.
• Resolving complex database challenges independently.

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Proficiency in relational and non-relational databases

Strong communication

Ability to prioritize effectively

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented approach

Collaborative spirit

Tools

SQL Server

MongoDB

Job description

A leading investment platform company based in Salford is seeking a skilled Database Administrator. The candidate will manage and optimize database systems, ensure data integrity, and resolve complex challenges independently. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in database administration, mastery in SQL Server, and familiarity with NoSQL databases. The position offers a hybrid working model, starting at 25 days of holiday and various perks such as private healthcare and employee training.