Database Administrator - Production & Development

Hanson Lee Resourcing Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London seeks a skilled Database Administrator to manage Production and Development databases within the insurance sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with SQL Server and capabilities in TSQL scripting and performance tuning. Responsibilities include configuring monitoring systems, ensuring database security, and supporting client applications. Knowledge of the London Market insurance is a plus. This role offers competitive compensation, potentially up to £80K.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with SQL Server, strong understanding of database administration.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate complex issues to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Configure and implement effective SQL monitoring.
• Provide database administration and support for client applications.
• Implement security processes and document systems tools.
• Assist developers with SQL performance troubleshooting.
• Ensure backup meets Recovery Point Objectives.
• Install and configure SQL servers.

Skills

SQL Server 2008 (R2), 2012, 2014

TSQL Scripting

Performance Tuning

Strong analytical problem solving

Project and time management

Clear communication

Team player

Knowledge of Citrix / VM Ware

Lloyd's of London market knowledge

Job description

Database Administrator - Production & Development

DBA - Production & Development | London Market Insurance | up to £80K A global specialist London Market underwriter is looking for a Database Administrator to join their growing team and take on the role of a Production DBA and Development DBA. The role is ideally suited to DBAs with a proven track record of working for London Market insurance underwriters.

Responsibilities

• Configure and implement effective monitoring to ensure the good health of the SQL (SQL, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS) estate and respond to errors and warnings where appropriate
• Provide front-line database administration and support for client facing applications
• Participates in development, maintains, evaluates and documents administration of systems tools and related strategies
• Implement effective security processes and procedures
• Assist developers and other SQL users with the troubleshooting of SQL performance issues (working with internal and third party teams) where relevant
• Ensure all databases servers are backed up in a way that meets the Recovery Point Objectives
• Install and configure new SQL serversBe responsible for SQL Server patching
• Document and maintain details of the SQL Server estate
• Administer and deploy database (and related) changes where required

Required experience & Competencies

• SQL Server 2008 (R2), 2012, 2014 (SQL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS)
• TSQL Scripting
• Performance Tuning
• Strong analytical, problem solving approach.
• Project and time management skills required – ability to multi-task and self-organise.
• Clear communicator (verbal and written) with ability to explain complex issues clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Team player, committed to sharing knowledge and further learning.
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with all external, and internal, contacts.
• Knowledge of key applications relating to SQL Server including Citrix / VM Ware
• Lloyd's of London insurance market knowledge will be viewed favourably