IT Database Administrator (3)

Royal London; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life and pensions seeks an IT Database Administrator to manage SQL Server environments and support database needs. The successful candidate will have expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and problem-solving capabilities, ensuring high performance and availability of systems. This role offers a hybrid working style and a comprehensive benefits package, including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 14% employer matching pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with database backup and restore procedures.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and maintain SQL Server environments.
• Support Disaster Recovery tests and develop recovery procedures.
• Collaborate with other teams on project activities.

Skills

Database Administration

Problem Solving

SQL

Microsoft Azure

Teamwork

Tools

SolarWinds

Service Now

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IT Database Administrator (3)

Location: Edinburgh, GB

Company: Royal London Group

Job Title: IT Database Administrator

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh or Alderley Wilmslow

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: 9th July 2025

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an IT Database Administrator. As an IT Database Administrator (DBA) you will be responsible for managing, configuring, and maintaining the SQL Server environment.

You will help support the business areas on their database requirements, working on requests and incidents. As well as liaising with Project Managers and Customers to provide technical support and guidance for projects.

To be successful in this role, you must have a strong background in database administration, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. You should also have a solid understanding of database management systems and be familiar with SQL and other programming languages like Microsoft Azure.

About the role

• You will configure, manage, and maintain SQL Server environments.
• As well as monitor system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance and availability.
• Be involved in supporting Disaster Recovery tests, as well as developing and maintaining procedures to ensure that systems can be recovered in the event of a disaster.
• You will work on project activities, collaborating with other teams.
• Support the business on incidents and request resolutions for the SQL server environment.

About you

• You will have extensive experience of Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience of database backup and restore procedures.
• Have a good understanding of Microsoft Server platforms.
• Experience of designing technical solutions fit for purpose.
• Problem solving skills to identify root causes and offer solutions.
• Ability to prioritize their work to deliver business requests and project demand on time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong experience working within a team environment and independently.
• Willingness to work out of business hours and on-call when required.
• Knowledge of other operating systems or databases would be an advantage.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Experience of SolarWinds and Service Now.

About Royal London

We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits

Inclusion, diversity and belonging

We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.