Database Administrator - Logistics

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; England; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prominent logistics and supply chain management company as a Database Administrator. In this development-focused role, you'll enhance SQL query performance and ensure the high availability of databases. Enjoy benefits like remote working and professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment

Exposure to high-performance database management

Remote working

Professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve non-performing SQL queries through restructuring and indexing.
• Advise development teams on SQL best practices.
• Monitor database health and performance.
• Analyze and troubleshoot database issues in real-time.

Skills

SQL query optimization

Performance tuning

Database design best practices

SQL Server management

Database monitoring

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you an experienced Database Administrator looking to take on a development-focused role? Join a prominent logistics and supply chain management company that offers a wide range of services, including road, air, sea, and warehouse logistics. They are currently seeking for a database administrator who will proactively assist in the development of database solutions, provide expert advice on SQL queries, and help ensure the performance and availability of the SQL Server estate.

In this role, the database administrator will have the chance to work closely with development teams, identifying and resolving non-performant queries while ensuring the database services are optimized for high performance.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Identify and resolve non-performing SQL queries through query restructuring, indexing, and other techniques.
• Advise development teams on SQL query best practices and overall system design.
• Assist in managing and maintaining SQL Server databases and processes.
• Monitor database health and performance to ensure high availability and security.
• Analyze and troubleshoot database issues in real-time, focusing on continuous improvement.
• Help implement SQL security policies and refining automated processes.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and database updates as necessary.

Required skills:

• Strong experience with SQL query optimization and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of best practices for SQL queries and database design.
• Experience managing SQL Server databases in a high-availability environment.
• Proficiency in database monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to collaborate with development teams and provide actionable advice.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and development-focused environment.
• Gain exposure to high-performance database management and optimisation.
• Remote working.
• Access to professional development opportunities.

Salary:

• £50,000 - £60,000 base salary per annum