Lead Database Administrator

Buzz Bingo; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in the UK is seeking a Lead Database Administrator to shape the data foundations essential for an unforgettable player experience. You will coach our DBA team, set database standards, and manage environments across various platforms including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of DBA experience and a solid understanding of data security practices. This role offers comprehensive benefits including mental health support and annual leave.

Benefits

24/7 access to GPs and mental health support

NHS-approved mental wellbeing support

Access to online courses

Employee recognition scheme

5 weeks annual leave plus public holidays

Staff discount on bingo tickets and food

Life Assurance & Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior or lead DBA position across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, access controls, and data security best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, developing, and inspiring our DBA team.
• Setting the standards for our database platforms.
• Monitoring performance and ensuring high availability.

Skills

SQL and relational database experience

T-SQL

Powershell

C#

Python

ETL and data pipeline experience

Collaboration and multitasking

Tools

Azure SQL

AWS RDS

Google Cloud SQL

MSSQL

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Overview

At Buzz, everything we do starts with people, our customers and you. If you're passionate about tech, love bringing new ideas to life, and enjoy leading others to success, this could be your next big move. Our systems keep the Buzz world spinning from the moment someone walks into a club to every click they make online. As our Lead Database Administrator, you'll play a central role in shaping the data foundations that power unforgettable player experiences across the UK. Ready to lead the way? Hit apply and let's make great things happen at Buzz.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, developing, and inspiring our DBA team.
• Setting the standards, policies, and best practice for our database platforms.
• Owning long-term database architecture and capacity planning.
• Managing installation, upgrades, and patching across SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and more.
• Monitoring and tuning performance to keep our systems lightning-fast.
• Ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and top-tier security.
• Keeping us compliant with GDPR and data governance standards.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex issues across production and dev environments.
• Driving automation and efficiency across the estate.
• Working closely with architects, engineers, and product teams to design brilliant database solutions.
• Staying ahead of trends and bringing fresh ideas to continuously evolve our data landscape.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior or lead DBA position across cloud and on-prem environments
• Strong SQL and relational database experience (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL
• Strong knowledge of T-SQL, Powershell, C#, Python
• ETL and data pipeline experience (SSIS, SSAS, Azure Data Factory)
• Understanding of data lakes, NoSQL, and modern data ecosystems
• A solid grasp of GDPR, access controls, and data security best practice
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git
• A collaborative, proactive mindset and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Full clean driving licence (travel between sites required)
• Bonus points if you've worked in hospitality, retail, gaming, or gambling

Benefits

• Help@Hand - 24/7 access to GPs, mental health support, and more for you and your family
• Thrive App - NHS-approved mental wellbeing support
• Buzz Brights Apprenticeships & Buzz Learning - access to 100s of online courses
• Buzz Brilliance Awards - employee recognition scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave plus public holidays (pro-rated for part-time roles)
• Holiday Buy Scheme - purchase an extra week of holiday (eligibility applies)
• 50% staff discount on bingo tickets, food, and soft drinks
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Life Assurance & Pension Scheme
• Access to trained Mental Health Advocates