Senior Informix DBA

Claranet Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business modernisation provider in the UK seeks an experienced database support engineer to manage Informix Database platforms and ensure system performance and security. Candidates should have expertise in Unix/Linux systems and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Perl, C, and Java. This role offers opportunities for continuous learning, comprehensive healthcare, and enhanced annual leave. Join the team and make a direct impact on customer IT transformations.

Benefits

Employer-matched pension contributions

Private healthcare coverage

Discounted gym memberships

Personalised wellbeing support

Enhanced annual leave

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with Informix Database platforms (11.70 and newer).
• Proficient in Unix and Linux systems administration.
• Knowledge of programming languages like Python, Perl, C, and Java.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and monitor Informix Database platforms.
• Optimize and tune system performance and security.
• Manage reporting and ensure system compliance.

Skills

Informix Database support

Unix systems administration

Python

Perl

C

Java

Tools

EMC storage

IBM storage

Azure

AWS

Job description

Overview

The Data Practice is the team made up of experts dedicated to Data centric offers (Data platform, Data Analytics, IoT, Big Data, Data compliance) who support our customers in their IT and Data transformations. We help customers choose the right tools and services, build highly scalable secure environments, and help them manage the maintenance of those environments. We come up with creative solutions to difficult problems and every engineer gets to have a large direct impact on each of those customers.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Supporting Informix Database platforms. This will include troubleshooting, monitoring, optimization/tuning of system performance, security, reporting. Informix database (11.70 and newer).
• Unix and Linux systems administration.
• Programming Languages such as Python, Perl, C, Java.

Desirable (but not essential)

• Exposure to storage area networks, particularly EMC, IBM, Sun and HP.
• Public Cloud Infrastructure deployments (Azure, AWS).
• A working knowledge of Openbet.

Founded at the beginning of the dot com bubble in 1996, our CEO Charles Nasser had a light bulb moment to develop a truly customer-focused IT business. Since then, Claranet has grown from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the UK to being one of the leading business modernisation experts, who deliver solutions across 11+ countries.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Claranet is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme: Employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Access to private medical care for your peace of mind and wellbeing.
• Discounted Gym Memberships: Prioritise your fitness with exclusive rates at leading gyms.
• Personalised Wellbeing Support: App-based resources and services available 24/7.
• Enhanced Annual Leave: 25 days of holiday, increasing to 27 days with service, plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday.
• Continuous Learning & Development: Ongoing opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.

What Makes Us Unique

We offer paid charity leave, support local charities across our offices, and host annual fundraising events, all backed by a dedicated committee. We're proud founding members of TC4RE (Technology Community for Racial Equality) working collectively to build a more diverse and inclusive tech industry.

About Claranet

Claranet is a leading business modernisation provider delivering customer-focused IT solutions across 11+ countries.