Senior Database Administrator

DXC Technology; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a Senior Database Administrator in London to design, implement, and maintain robust database solutions. The role involves ensuring high availability and security of database environments and collaborating with team members to optimize database architectures. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and strong experience in SQL and cloud platforms.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Work with cutting-edge database and cloud technologies

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a senior DBA role.
• Strong expertise in SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage database infrastructure services, including deployment and migration.
• Monitor and maintain database health, backups, disaster recovery, and performance tuning.

Skills

SQL

Database performance tuning

Database security

Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Cloud database platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

AWS RDS

Azure SQL

Google Cloud SQL

Job description

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Job Description

Job Title: Senior Database Administrator

Location: London

Please note: To be eligible for this position, you must be a UK national. Unfortunately, dual nationals or individuals born outside the UK cannot be considered due to the highly secure nature of the role. Security Clearance (SC) is a mandatory requirement for all candidates.

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology is a global leader in IT services, delivering mission-critical technology solutions that drive business transformation. With expertise in hybrid cloud, IT modernization, security, and analytics, DXC enables enterprises to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Our clients rely on us to provide end-to-end solutions that improve performance, security, and scalability across their IT infrastructure.

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Database Administrator

Location: London

Please note: To be eligible for this position, you must be a UK national. Unfortunately, dual nationals or individuals born outside the UK cannot be considered due to the highly secure nature of the role. Security Clearance (SC) is a mandatory requirement for all candidates.

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology is a global leader in IT services, delivering mission-critical technology solutions that drive business transformation. With expertise in hybrid cloud, IT modernization, security, and analytics, DXC enables enterprises to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Our clients rely on us to provide end-to-end solutions that improve performance, security, and scalability across their IT infrastructure.

Job Summary

As a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) at DXC Technology, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust database solutions that support enterprise infrastructure services. This role involves working with cloud and on-premises databases, ensuring high availability, security, and performance while supporting database migrations, automation, and modernization efforts. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize database architectures and contribute to the continuous improvement of infrastructure services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage database infrastructure services, including deployment, migration, and administration of databases (SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Ensure high availability, security, and optimal performance of database environments
• Support the development and execution of database infrastructure strategies and modernization projects
• Monitor and maintain database health, backups, disaster recovery, and performance tuning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align database solutions with business and IT requirements
• Implement best practices for database security, compliance, and capacity planning
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents, providing expertise in root cause analysis
• Assist in creating and maintaining database documentation and governance policies
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging database technologies, and automation tools
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in database administration, with at least 3 years in a senior DBA role
• Strong expertise in SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other enterprise databases
• SQL is the main skill set we require
• Experience in cloud database platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL)
• Hands-on experience with database performance tuning, security, and backup strategies
• Knowledge of infrastructure technologies such as storage, networking, and containerized environments
• Experience in database migration, automation, and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, enterprise environment with multiple stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Database – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for database automation
• Experience with Kubernetes, containerized databases, or cloud-native database services
  
  

Why Join DXC Technology?

• Work with cutting-edge database and cloud technologies in a dynamic enterprise environment
• Collaborate with global teams on innovative infrastructure projects
• Competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities
• Be part of a company that values learning, innovation, and employee growth
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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