Database Administrator SQL

Buzz Group Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Buzz Bingo is seeking a 3rd line IT Operations professional to maintain and optimise Microsoft SQL databases across our UK environments. You will work with Database Developers, Platforms, Networks and Project teams to deliver robust DB services.

Responsibilities include backups, security, performance tuning, ETL deployment and incident resolution, while mentoring peers and driving operational excellence in line with SLAs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with SQL Server backups and recovery models.
• Maintains secure database access and permissions.
• Tunes DB performance and conducts routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide third line database support and maintain a robust DB environment.
• Lead deployment, configuration and troubleshooting of database technologies.
• Mentor colleagues and maintain documentation.

Skills

SQL Server

DBA

Performance tuning

Backup & recovery

Security patching

Monitoring tools (e.g., Redgate)

ETL deployment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Redgate

Job description

You’re passionate about technology and how it can be used support our business.

You enjoy working on new ideas and leading the way when implementing them.

You’re able to explain IT concepts at a level appropriate to the audience.

About your role

Working in our third line IT operations team, you’ll maintain and optimise our Microsoft SQL database environments and implement new solutions as part of project teams.

Where does your role fit in?

Buzz Bingo IT supports the entire IT infrastructure including retail, office and data centre environments across the UK and you will be a fundamental part of this team, demonstrating a can-do attitude and a winning mentality. You’ll work closely with our Database Developers, Platforms, Networks and Project teams as well as management across IT and the wider business.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Provide third line database support to Buzz Bingo.
• Deliver a robust and stable environment which is well maintained.
• Perform auditing, monitoring, capacity management and security patching of our database environments.
• Lead the deployment, configuration and troubleshooting of database technologies.
• Maintain documentation and mentor colleagues.
• Research into areas of technical interest.
• Drive operational excellence and maintain SLA to the business.
• As a member of the wider IT Operations Team, when required assist with supporting all areas of our Infrastructure including servers and networks.

Practical experience of the following:

• Database backups and recovery models
• Management of database access and security
• Database performance tuning and maintenance
• Installation and upgrades of SQL Server instances to appropriate standards
• Deployment, configuration and ongoing management of ETL processes
• End to end diagnosis of software issues and resolution of incidents

Desirable Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiarity with the Microsoft BI Stack and supporting tools
• Data analysis and reporting.
• OLTP and OLAP workloads
• Monitoring tools such as Redgate
• Appreciation of software development techniques and methodologies
• Hardware and server configuration (Operating System, storage etc)
• Basic understanding of LAN and WAN networking concepts
• Knowledge of data governance and compliance