Lead Database Administrator - Hybrid & High-Impact

Encore Capital Group; Tonbridge and Malling; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Lead Database Administrator to guide a high-performing team while maintaining database platforms. You will ensure optimal performance, oversee security and compliance, and handle complex issues. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Microsoft technologies, including SQL Server, SSIS, and Power BI. A competitive salary up to £75,000 is offered along with diverse benefits, including private health insurance and discounts on high-street shops.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Discount and cash back on shops

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of Microsoft Database and Reporting technologies including SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, Power BI.
• Experience of high availability / DR features including Clustering, Always-On Availability Groups, log shipping.
• Highly experienced in T-SQL and Powershell.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a high-performing team of Database Administrators.
• Ensure timely application of patches, updates, and service packs.
• Troubleshoot performance issues, optimise systems, and resolve incidents effectively.
• Review the database estate and develop a roadmap for modernisation.

Skills

Microsoft Database and Reporting technologies

SQL Server

SSIS

SSRS

Power BI

T-SQL

Powershell

Job description

A financial services firm is seeking a Lead Database Administrator to guide a high-performing team while maintaining database platforms. You will ensure optimal performance, oversee security and compliance, and handle complex issues. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Microsoft technologies, including SQL Server, SSIS, and Power BI. A competitive salary up to £75,000 is offered along with diverse benefits, including private health insurance and discounts on high-street shops.