Database administrator Location : Leeds City Centre About the role Working within a world class, innovative and heavily collaborative Managed Services team, The Company have a requirement to develop our database solutions to further secure our data whilst still provididing stakeholders with the information they need to carry out their roles. There is also a requirement to use your skills as a data engineer to lead the development & continued management of the Companys CMDB What you’ll be doing Leading development of the Companys solution Resolve performance issues and root cause resolution with our database / data transfer solutions Peer review and sign off recommendations for upgrades or changes to the backend infrastructure including SQL databases and ServiceNow Responsible for maintenance and “bug fix” activities for existing database infrastructure Responsible for installation of new database infrastructure and equipment and monitoring its stability. Undertake thorough impact analysis of all assigned database infrastructure activities and understand the impact of work on database infrastructure systems and the business. Perform tests of upgrades and new database infrastructure and equipment. Install new or upgrade database infrastructure equipment. What you’ll need Strong interpersonal skills. Proficient in data modelling & building/administering relational databases Strong understanding of the fundamentals of REST API Strong understanding of database infrastructure, maintenance, administration, and design. Strong problem-solving skills in multiple operating environments. Strong organizational skills. Proven ability to troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues that involve database infrastructure. Ability to complete database infrastructure installations. Ability to research new or alternative database technologies. Good oral and written communication skills.