Senior Database Administrator

Reed; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage and optimize a diverse database estate across SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL platforms. This hybrid role is ideally based out of the Southampton office, offering competitive salary and benefits. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in database migrations, performance tuning, and automation scripting, contributing to a collaborative and innovative tech environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL as a DBA.
• 3+ years' experience with MS SQL Server using Microsoft tools.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL versions.

Responsibilities

• Spearheading the design, implementation, and maintenance of databases.
• Ensuring high availability, performance, and security across all systems.
• Mentoring junior DBAs and providing technical guidance across the organization.

Skills

Database administration

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery strategies

Automation scripting

Collaboration

Tools

PowerShell

Python

SQL Server

Oracle 10g-19c

PostgreSQL

Job description

Overview

Senior Database Administrator, £55,000 - £70,000 - Hybrid (Southampton Office Preferred)

Are you a seasoned DBA ready to take your career to the next level? My client is on the lookout for a Senior Database Administrator to join their dynamic and forward-thinking tech team! This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hybrid role ideally based out of the Southampton office, where you'll play a pivotal part in managing and optimising a diverse database estate across SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL platforms.

Responsibilities

• Spearheading the design, implementation, and maintenance of SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases.
• Ensuring high availability, performance, and security across all database systems.
• Leading backup, recovery, patching, performance tuning, and capacity planning initiatives.
• Driving automation using tools like PowerShell and Python to streamline operations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business-critical applications.
• Mentoring junior DBAs and providing technical guidance across the organisation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL as a DBA.
• 3+ years' experience with MS SQL Server using Microsoft tools.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server versions, Oracle 10g-19c, and the latest PostgreSQL releases.
• Deep expertise in backup strategies, recovery models, replication, log shipping, and more.
• Proven track record in performance tuning and query optimisation.
• Strong understanding of HA/DR solutions and security best practices.
• Experience in database migrations and upgrades across multiple platforms.
• Proficiency in automation scripting with PowerShell and Python.

Why Join

• Be part of a collaborative and innovative tech environment.
• Work on cutting-edge database technologies and projects.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.