Senior Database Administrator

DP World; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Stanford-le-Hope is looking for a Senior Database Administrator to manage SQL Server, Azure, and Postgres environments. This role involves performance optimization, database health monitoring, and collaboration with BI teams to support data-driven insights. Candidates should have at least 5 years of enterprise-scale database administration experience and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The company offers a competitive compensation package in a growing international setting.

Benefits

Market-competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in SQL Server database administration.
• Expertise in Always On, Postgres SQL, T-SQL, and Azure SQL.
• Proficient in database monitoring tools.
• Experience with SQL licensing and cost optimization.
• Ability to respond quickly to database incidents.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server across environments.
• Manage Always On Availability Groups and disaster recovery strategies.
• Conduct database health and performance reports.
• Administer monitoring tools with proactive alerting.
• Optimize performance using indexing and query tuning.

Skills

Enterprise-scale database administration

Microsoft SQL Server (2016 onwards)

Azure SQL

Postgres SQL

Performance optimization

PowerShell scripting

GDPR understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline

Tools

SolarWinds

SQL Sentry

Azure Monitor

Job description

DP World in the UK is at the heart of Britain’s trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure, smart logistical solutions, and the benefits of freeport status to our customers.

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join our UK Ports and Terminals IT team. Based out of our Stanford-le-Hope office and reporting to the UK Software Developer Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining SQL Server, Azure, and Postgres database environments across DP World UK Terminals. This position ensures high availability, performance, and security for mission‑critical systems supporting port operations, reporting, and analytics.

Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise‑scale database administration, strong technical expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 onwards), Azure SQL, and Postgres, and a proven ability to optimize performance and maintain compliance. You will also collaborate closely with BI and analytics teams to enable reliable, data‑driven insights.

Location

Stanford‑le‑Hope, Essex
Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week (Mon‑Fri)
Closing Date: [Insert Date]

About the Role

How you will Contribute

• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server (2016–2022) across on‑prem and Azure environments.
• Manage Always On Availability Groups, clustering, replication, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Conduct weekly and monthly database health and performance reports, including capacity and backup validation.
• Administer monitoring tools (SolarWinds, SQL Sentry, Azure Monitor) with proactive alerting and trend analysis.
• Optimize performance using indexing, query tuning, and automation via PowerShell and DB Tools.
• Manage SQL Server licensing, maintain compliance, and produce cost‑optimization reports.
• Collaborate with BI teams to support integrations with Power BI, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure Data Factory.
• Provide advanced DBA support for DP World Southampton and Southern UK operations.
• Enforce database governance, documentation, and ITIL‑aligned change control standards.
• Lead database backup and recovery planning, testing, and execution.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in SQL Server database administration within enterprise‑scale environments.
• Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 onwards), Postgres SQL, T‑SQL, Always On, and Azure SQL.
• Strong knowledge of database monitoring tools (SolarWinds, SQL Sentry, Azure Monitor).
• Experience with SQL licensing, capacity management, and cost optimization.
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting and automation with DB Tools.
• Familiarity with Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Azure Data Factory integration.
• Understanding of GDPR, data security, and IT compliance frameworks.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple UK sites and liaise effectively with third parties.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to respond quickly to incidents and urgent requests.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organisation. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self‑development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market‑competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses—Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology—and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end‑to‑end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the worldwide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world‑wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualification for this or other job vacancies.

Job Info

• Job Identification 22149
• Job Category Information Technology
• Posting Date 12/22/2025, 12:00 AM
• Locations No.1 London Gateway, Stanford‑le‑Hope, SS17 9DY, GB