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Lawes Consulting Group
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Kent, Hampshire
Database Administrator IT
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £36,000 per annum |
Overview
Job Title - Database Administrator Contract - Permanent Salary - GBP36,000 - GBP40,000 Location - South East London / Kent Industry - Software Provider / IT My client who is a fast pace Software Company based in South East London/Kent, who develop Life & Pension software packages for the Insurance Industry. This is primarily a development DBA role and not a production support role. We are looking to add to the DBA team someone that has a good grasp of database technologies, is a quick learner and is able to bring new ideas to the table. This role would suit a second jobber. Consideration will be given to a developer that wants to move into an administration role or a Production Support DBA that wants to unleash their creative side and work in a more Agile environment. This is a very busy team and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines is essential. Role Responsibilities:- Ensure the availability and security of the SS/G Digital on-premise and cloud based SQL Server estate. Providing database support to developers, analysts and testers. Managing database builds and rollouts. Packaging databases for delivery to client sites. SQL Performance and Optimisation. Involvement in Database design at least to physical level Liaison with Client sites in the UK, Europe and US (installation, releases, maintenance) Defining SQL Standards Data security Management of SQL Backups REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Key Technical Skills Required SQL Server Administration skills (2016, 2017, and above ). Very strong T-SQL skills. Performance and Tuning including Query optimization. Data Modelling Excellent communication skills Able to work to tight deadlines in very fast moving, agile environment. Ability to diagnose and solve complex problems. Ability to communicate technical issues to both technical and non-technical staff. DESIRABLE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Technical Skills Exposure to complex database builds using Visual Studio and TFS or similar. Exposure to Redgate Tool set. ER/Studio or other data modelling tool. Power shell or other scripting language. Automation skills, Jenkins or similar. Exposure to Cloud Based Database technologies. Personal Skills Enthusiastic with excellent problem-solving skills Showing initiative / self-motivated to get the job done and improve practices Great interpersonal skills - ability to converse with both internal and external customers Excellent written and verbal communication Helpful and friendly, thriving in front of a challenge with a strong desire to succeed Additional notes This role requires working one weekend a month for planned maintenance If the role evolves into external client support and on-call requirement it will attract overtime The individual must demonstrate a strong desire to learn and develop their skills. If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact us now on / or email me at To view all Current Vacancies or for more information on our Refer a Friend scheme, contact one of our consultants or visit our website www.lawesgroup.co.uk Please Note: Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful.