Senior Database Engineer

RSA; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading insurance company as a Senior Database Engineer in London. You will focus on advanced database design and optimization, drive innovation, and mentor junior team members. Enjoy hybrid working options and a variety of employee benefits, including a significant pension contribution.

Benefits

Pension contributions up to 11%

Opportunities for continuous development

Flexible working mindset

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in T-SQL, SSIS, and PowerShell scripting.
• Proven experience in SQL Server environments.
• In-depth knowledge of database security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement efficient, scalable, and secure database structures.
• Optimize SSIS workflows to ensure efficient ETL processes.
• Mentor junior team members and drive technical innovation.

Skills

T-SQL

SSIS

PowerShell scripting

Database security best practices

Problem-solving

Job description

Intro Paragraph

AtRSA,webelieveinsuranceisaboutpeople,notthings.Weprovideourinspiringcolleaguesthesupportandopportunitytogrowtogether,shapethefuture,andwinasateam.Wearegoingthroughatransformationjourney,providingourpeoplewithopportunitytobeintegraltoimprovingourserviceanddeliveringbetterproductstobrokersandcustomers.WeareaproudmemberoftheIntactfamily,wefeelpartofsomethingbigger,withapresenceinNorthAmerica,theUKandEurope.

WehaveaboldambitiontobecomethebestCommercialLinesbusinessintheUK,demonstratedbyourrecentacquisitionofNIGandFarmweb,allowingustoscalebyleveragingourcombinedfinancialstrengthandimportantlyensureourpeoplefeelthebenefitsofourjointcapabilities.

WearecurrentlyrecruitingforaSeniorDatabaseEngineertojoinourestablishedandexperiencedCIOteamhereatRSAonahybridbasis.

Your Role

AsaSeniorDatabaseEngineer,youwillberesponsiblefortheadvanceddesign,optimisation,andadministrationofdatabasesystems,focusingonensuringhighperformancesecurityandscalability,andmentoringjuniorteammembers.

Youwillcollaboratecloselywithplatformteamstodefinegoals,drivetechnicalinnovation,andensurealignmentwithbusinessrequirements.

Inyourroleyouwillalsokeepupwithindustrytrendsandemergingtechnologiestodrivecontinuousimprovementandinnovationwithintheengineeringteam.

Youmayberequiredtoprovideout-of-hoursstandbysupporttoensuretimelyincidentresolutionandmaintainoperationalcontinuity.

You will Design and implement efficient, scalable, and secure database structures using T-SQL, including highly detailed stored procedures, triggers and indexing strategies. You are also in charge of optimising SSIS workflows to ensure efficient ETL processes and minimal system impact.

About You

You will possess excellent problem-solving skills, contribute to technical discussions and decision making, and provide guidance on database design principles and best practices.

Your role will require extensive experience in T-SQL, SSIS, and PowerShell scripting to automate processes, improve efficiency, and lead complex database tasks.

You will have proven experience in SQL Server environments, including performance tuning, high availability configurations, and disaster recovery planning.

Your role will include In-depth knowledge of database security best practices, including access control, encryption, and auditing to meet compliance standards.

What we offer you:

At RSA we put our people first. We have adopted hybrid working as standard, to give you a better work/life balance and an excellent flexible working mindset. That is on top of a comprehensive range of benefits, including pension contributions of up to 11% looking after you now, and in the future.

We will give you countless opportunities to continuously develop, alongside a diverse and passionate community of experts, the best the industry has to offer. You will be empowered to be your best self, do your best work, and make a meaningful impact. Our employee promise allows you to shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About Us

We celebrate individuality and it is important to us that we have a culture where our people feel respected and valued for who they are. We pride ourselves on being accessible and encourage inclusive environments where our people can always give and show the very best of themselves.

We understand that home life is a priority and are happy to consider reduced hours or job shares.

If you think you would be a great fit for us, but do not meet all the requirements of the role, please contact us as we would love to discuss how RSA could be the next step in your career journey.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.

If you wish to be considered under the scheme then please answer yes to the question Do you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme? in RSAs application form

Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact our recruitment team so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.