Engineering Manager - DBA
Engineering Manager - DBA
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GBP 70000 - 90000
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Job Description
Job description
About Us
Our mission is to dominate the betting and gaming industry on a global scale and we need the very best Tech talent to help us achieve this.
We recently migrated all of our customers onto our very own proprietary platform so its an exciting time to join us. With the help of our new platform were able to pioneer new products and drive more advanced creative technologies. The result Unrivalled experiences for millions of customers worldwide.
Betfreds Technology department is driven by innovation and youll be at the heart of unlocking our new platforms potential. So if you want to help shape the future of betting and gaming then its to time to join us.
Job Purpose
This role will lead a highperforming team of Database Administrators (DBAs) responsible for the reliable and efficient operation of our critical transactional platform. In addition you will have a leading role in innovating and developing how our digital products are designed through data solutions.
The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise exceptional leadership skills and a proven ability to drive operational excellence.
Job Duties
Lead mentor and develop a highperforming team of DBAs.
Define and implement best practices for database administration including performance tuning service escalations monitoring security and disaster recovery.
Oversee all aspects of database operations including installation configuration upgrades migrations patching and application development through data solutions.
Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve issues.
Collaborate closely with development architecture and service teams to ensure smooth database deployments and integrations best practice solution design and achieve service SLA requirements.
Participate in capacity planning and resource allocation for the DBA team.
Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for all critical database systems.
Stay abreast of the latest database technologies and industry best practices implementing a programme of continuous improvement across our technology processes and team skills.
Support the wider live platform where applicable beyond just databases including taking a key consultancy position on our new real time BI platform.
Knowledge Skills and Experience
Proven ability to lead motivate and develop a highperforming team in a 24x7 high traffic operational environment.
Indepth knowledge of database administration concepts including Performance Tuning Security Scaling Clustering Backup and Replication.
Previous handson experience in an Operational Production DBA role utilising MySQL MariaDB or Oracle
Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Proven experience collaborating with other technical stakeholders such as developers and technical architects
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise tasks effectively.
Experience utilising cloud platforms preferably in AWS
Understanding of Linux preferably CentOS or similar flavour
Any experience with administering NoSQL databases is beneficial particularly MongoDB
What is in it for me
per annum depending on experience
Flexitime (start anywhere between 7am and 10am)
Be Rewarded:
Earn Extra Rewards: Unlock bonuses and incentives to enhance your income.
Secure Your Future: Build a nest egg with monthly pension contribution helping you prepare for the future.
Family Support: Access enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay to help you prepare for new additions to your family.
Refer and Earn: Cashin on our Refer a Friend programme were always looking for exceptional individuals like you!
Peace of Mind: Benefit from a death in service benefit though we hope youll never need it.
Save Smart: Enjoy discounts and cashback offers from a diverse range of highstreet and online retailers saving on everyday essentials and indulgences.
Get Recognised:
Celebrate Longevity: Join our longservice recognition programme honouring the dedication of our loyal team members throughout their careers.
Peer and Manager Acknowledgment: Recognise and be recognised for your achievements earning points redeemable with over 700 global retailers.
Lifes Milestones: Receive a gift to celebrate the birth of a baby adoptions and weddings along with an extra day off for your wedding day.
Feel Valued:
Always Accessible Healthcare: Benefit from a 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family ensuring prompt health answers that fit your schedule.
Prioritise Mental Wellbeing: Utilise an independent service to identify and receive mental health support including facetoface counselling and selfhelp resources.
Financial Wellbeing: Optimise your budget with our financial wellbeing package offering realtime earnings tracking and early access to earned pay to help support you with unexpected bills.
Savings Made Easy: Set up salarybased savings and earn a 5% boost through our savings scheme.
Personalised Financial Guidance: Access oneonone support from an independent Financial Coach.
Comprehensive Assistance: Confidentially address life challenges through our Employee Assistance Programme covering childcare family matters relationships addiction legal issues financial concerns and more.
Holistic Wellbeing Tools: Explore a wide range of resources for physical mental nutritional and financial wellbeing through our Wellbeing App.
Eye Care Benefits: Enjoy complimentary eye tests and contributions towards single lens prescriptions for VDU users.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
