Job Description
This is a role for a Junior DBA with database administration knowledge and exposure to join a team of skilled DBAs responsible for managing the SQL Server database estate.
Responsibilities
The team handles the day-to-day support and administration of the full SQL Server technology stack, including engineering and all related projects. The role involves collaboration with Infrastructure teams, developers, and end users.
* Administer and manage the SQL Server Database estate on-premises and in cloud (Azure).
* Assist with daily management of database architecture for live and non-live environments.
* Ensure high availability of the database infrastructure to minimize outages.
* Maintain high service levels for incidents, requests, and changes.
* Support and advise other Infrastructure teams, developers, and end users on database matters.
* Maintain database security standards across the SQL Server estate.
* Collaborate with peers in other technology teams to find optimal solutions.
* Participate in on-call support rota.
* Perform day-to-day BAU activities of the DBAs.
* Coordinate with project teams.
Qualifications
* Knowledge of recent SQL Server versions and cloud technologies like Azure SQL.
* Previous experience in a similar role.
* Understanding of scripting in T-SQL and PowerShell (desirable).
* Working knowledge of CI/CD and Configuration Management tools.
* Experience with performance diagnosis and tuning across the stack, including internals, OS, Storage, Networks, and SQL Server Query Processor fundamentals.
* Expertise in support lifecycle management of SQL Server SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS.
* Experience managing and migrating large volumes of data, including compression.
* Ability to predict potential issues in database infrastructure and workloads.
* Beneficial but not essential: experience in Finance/Insurance industry and tools like RMS, Remetrica.
* Good understanding of storage and virtualization technologies.
Personal Qualities
* Interest in DBA skills and career development.
* Willingness and ability to innovate.
* Good communication skills with end users and IT staff.
* Proven ability to automate builds and repetitive tasks.
* Flexibility to develop skills across areas as needed.
* Ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
* Willingness to learn about latest database technologies.
* Effective workload management.
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