Production DBA

Leighton Buzzard
2 weeks ago
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Job Description

We’re looking for a Production DBA to join our Infrastructure team in Leighton Buzzard supporting our business and IT departments. This role will be an expansion to an already existing well established team of DBAs/Engineers and Analysts ready to support the Group’s expansion.

You will be working with some very talented people who are always looking to move forward with the latest and greatest technology, this role will demand great attention to detail and an analytical mind-set. It will be a chance for someone who is looking to get into the data world or expand on their analytical knowledge and mind-set with a new challenge.

Key Responsibility:

Managing and maintaining the Connells Group Database Environment.

Providing the Operations and Development teams with Production level SQL support.

Liaising with 3rd parties to solve problems with bespoke systems.

Performing regular capacity management task and security auditing.

Maintain data security within the Database estate.

Documenting and implementing all SQL configuration change.

Implementing development applications change.

Enforcing group security controls and best practices.

Working closing with IT Development teams on troubleshooting Production systems.

Skills Required:

Excellent DBA skills with at least 3-5 years’ experience.

Advanced T-SQL skills.

Excellent knowledge of all Microsoft SQL Server stack (SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS).

Strong working knowledge of PowerShell.

Exposure to automation deployment tools such as Azure DevOps, OctopusDeploy.

Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, HADR (High Availability Disaster Recovery).

Good working knowledge of Windows Server Administration and specifically IS Administration.

Desirable Skills:

Ability to read and understand Programming languages: VB.NET & C# .NET.

Cloud services: Azure SaaS, PaaS, IaaS.

Applications Administration skills.

Experience with virtualization software: Hyper-V.

Degree-level qualification in computer-related discipline and/or professional qualification(s) (Microsoft).

Behaviours:

Understanding and focus on business outcomes.

Understanding and efficiency in collaboration, open communication and working with development teams.

Experience with systems and IT operations.

Confident within high pressure situations.

Working autonomously.

Strong communication skills.

Team player & Flexible

Connells Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

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