Senior SQL Database Administrator
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We are a valuesled charitable organisation that provides more than 60000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We have a clear vision and a social purpose. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a good quality home that they can afford. We invest millions of ponds every year to keep our existing homes safe and descent. We also play our part in helping to deal with the UK housing crisis by building hundreds of new modern homes to rent in Sunderland. Wed love for you to join us achieve our vision.
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John Dunville
Lead SQL Database Administrator
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Working hours: 36 Hours Mon Fri (Fri 12.30 pm finish)
Were recruiting an experienced Senior SQL Database Administrator to join our Database Administration Team in our IT department based at our Doxford Park Sunderland head office. In this key role you will provision maintain and secure our backend database systems ensuring our dedicated colleagues can support over 60000 tenants across Sunderland
Our hybrid working arrangement offers a blend of home and office work. Youll be required to work in the office for part of the week to ensure you are part of our collaborative team culture. We also need you to be flexible to attend the office for onsite meetings as needed. Unfortunately we are unable to offer remote working for this position
The role of Senior SQL Database Administrator requires experience in:
Database management systems (design implementation maintenance and performance optimisation)
Data modelling high availability and awareness of integration technologies to ensure the seamless flow of data across disparate systems.
Collaboration with crossfunctional teams to ensure the reliability security and scalability of the database infrastructure.
The role is subject to a basic DBS paid for by Gentoo.
Key responsibilities will include the following.
High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Configure and maintain high availability solutions such as SQL Server Always On Availability Groups database mirroring and clustering to minimise downtime and ensure business continuity.
Develop and test database backup and recovery procedures to recover data in the event of system failures disasters or data corruption.
Performance Optimisation
Identify and address performance bottlenecks query optimisation opportunities and scalability challenges in database systems and integration processes.
Monitor system performance metrics and finetune configurations (VM Right Sizing) for optimal throughput and responsiveness.
Development
Support the development of integration solutions to facilitate data exchange between different systems applications and platforms.
Actively contribute to improvements and migrations both with onpremises and cloud technologies.
Version Control and Documentation
Manage database scripts schema changes and integration code using version control systems.
Maintain documentation of database designs integration workflows and system configurations following best practices for knowledge sharing and compliance purposes.
Ensure consistency and traceability of changes across environments.
Collaboration and Communication
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including software developers system administrators data analysts and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver databaserelated initiatives.
Communicate effectively to gather feedback provide updates and address concerns.
Troubleshooting and Support
Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to resolve databaserelated issues integration failures and data discrepancies.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent re occurrence.
It is essential you have the following:
Proven experience in Database Administration and data engineering roles.
Proven experience with database backup and recovery processes and High Availability.
Experience with ETL tools and processes (e.g. Informatica Talend SSIS Azure Data Factory).
Experience with version control systems (GitHub Bitbucket).
Experience working in IT including experience delivering 2nd or 3rdline support
Experience with writing maintaining and troubleshooting procedural Transact SQL (TSQL)
Communication skills developed in a similar role with the ability to convey ideas and complex concepts understandably written and verbal.
The proven ability to work across crossfunctional teams with a collaborative approach.
A methodical and pragmatic approach to problemsolving and troubleshooting.
It is highly desirable you have the following:
OpenSource RDBMS such as PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB)
Experience with the Redgate Suite of tools (Backup Pro SQL Monitor SQL Toolbelt)
Some of our great benefits include;
31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
Early finish on Fridays
Flexible and hybrid working.
Free Health Cash Plan with cashback for dental optical physio wellbeing therapies and more with some free child cover.
Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.
Competitive Aviva pension scheme Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution.
Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
Enhanced familyfriendly leave
Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes.
Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
