Database Specialist

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Database Specialist to enhance SQL Server performance and manage SSIS/SSRS environments. This role requires a proactive individual with strong communication skills and a solid background in database management. You will collaborate with internal and external teams to optimize database systems, document environments, and implement upgrades. If you are passionate about problem-solving and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values innovation and offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DBA experience with SQL Server, SSIS, and SSRS.
• Strong communication skills to work with IT and external teams.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Improve database systems and environments with technical teams.
• Evaluate and standardize SSIS packages for efficiency.
• Provide level 2 support and manage individual projects.

Skills

SQL Server

SSIS

SSRS

Troubleshooting

Performance Tuning

SQL Queries

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Cloud Technologies

Tools

Visual Studio

GIT

Jira

Job description

This Database specialist will assist in troubleshooting current SQL server database issues, look at performance improvements, database upgrades, provide support and maintain SSIS and SSRS code. This is not a production support role but will require excellent knowledge of SQL Server, SSIS and SSRS.

Strong communication skills are required as the Database Specialist works closely with our internal IT team and external teams. External teams include Managed Service Providers, Vendors and Enterprise IT teams.

The candidate must be a self-starter to learn how our business and systems work. They must have the curiosity and initiative to explore and understand our current application framework. They must be proactive in asking questions to learn and to connect business/applications/process within our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with technical teams to look at improving current database systems and environments.
• Evaluate and understand all SSIS packages and look at ways to improve and standardize the code/functions.
• Document all SSIS and SSRS environments including how they are accessed.
• Plan SQL upgrades and work with development teams to ensure that their applications run on the new versions
• Suggest ways to improve systems with new SQL features.
• Provide level 2 support and guidance to MSP support teams as needed.
• Work with external IT teams as part of larger projects.
• Able to manage their own individual projects efficiently and to schedule with minimal oversight.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• DBA experience including standard DBA functions such as troubleshooting performance issues, tuning, ensuring that the SQL environment is set up as per best practice
• Define a set of standards for databases and ensure that they are rolled out to all systems
• Create and execute SQL Queries, Functions and Stored Procs on SQL Server – 5+ years’ experience
• SSIS - experience with writing and updating SSIS packages
• SSRS – experience with updating and creating new reports.
• Design and tune SQL Queries
• Profile SQL Statements for any performance issues
• Working knowledge of Dev tools like Visual Studio, GIT and Jira
• Experience in an Agile environment
• Expert Teamwork and cooperation - ability to work effectively with business and IT teams to achieve goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-Starter - Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Detail oriented with strong planning and organization skills
• Willing to learn, develop and maintain multiple applications
• Experience working with Managed Service Providers and external development teams
• Problem solving - understand issues/problems and provide alternate solutions in a timely manner
• Insurance industry experience
• Experience with Cloud technologies

Company Description

CNA Hardy is a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets. We are part of CNA Financial Corp, the 8th largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance company. Established in 1897, CNA has approximately 7,000 employees, serving businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe. We offer a wide range of products and services, providing a superior suite of insurance solutions that any organisation conducting business requires.

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Created on 28/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom