DevOps Database Engineer

TransUnion; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading credit reference agency in Leeds is seeking a DevOps Database Engineer. This role involves building and maintaining optimized database platforms, improving CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience with SQL Server and strong troubleshooting skills. Benefits include 26 days of leave, private healthcare, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days' annual leave

Global paid wellness days

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare

Access to diversity forums

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a DBA with SQL Server.
• Experience in SQL Server migrations and upgrades.
• Proficient in T-SQL and deployment automation.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain optimised database platforms.
• Improve CI/CD Pipelines for database deployments.
• Ensure systems are compliant with regulations.

Skills

SQL Server

T-SQL

High Availability technologies

Disaster Recovery

DevOps methodologies

CI/CD tooling

PowerShell scripting

Troubleshooting skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

We're looking for a DevOps Database Engineer to join our Development Ops team.

Day to Day You'll Be:

• Building and maintaining optimised and highly available database platforms.
• Building and continuously improving CI/CD Pipelines to ensure databases are deployed and configured using automation technologies.
• Establishing consistent standards for ensuring High Availability and Fault Tolerant systems.
• Identifying and executing on opportunities for automating relevant processes.
• Troubleshooting data issues, providing consultancy in the area of data growth and ongoing maintenance.
• Conducting Proof of Concept work to enhance and support the work of the System Build team.
• Contributing to and evangelising community best practices.
• Establishing yourself as the Subject Matter Expert for the Product area you are embedded within.
• Ensuring that systems are compliant (SOX, PCI, etc.).
• Managing own workload.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Held a DBA role for three or more years working with SQL Server (2017, 2019, 2022).
• Experience with SQL Server migrations and upgrades.
• Advanced use of T-SQL (stored procedures, SQL Agent Jobs, Deployment automation).
• Experience with High Availability / Disaster Recovery technologies (Mirroring, Always On Availability Groups).
• Experience with Replication (especially transactional with centralised distribution).
• Proven experience working with sensitive data securely.
• Understanding of DevOps, Agile, Scrum, Kanban processes and methodologies.
• Familiarity with source control, especially around database projects (including branching, workflow, peer reviews, etc.).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling like Octopus Deploy, Azure DevOps Server, etc.
• Basic PowerShell scripting skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and fault resolution skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and embrace industry developments from both Development and Operations perspectives.

About TransUnion:

TransUnion is a major credit reference agency offering services in fraud, identity, and risk management, among others. We support various sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government, and insurance.

Benefits:

• 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day for your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme + Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Private healthcare + wellbeing programmes
• Access to diversity forums and communities

If you don't tick all the essential skills, we are open to training and development opportunities. We promote flexible and inclusive working arrangements to accommodate your needs.