We’re recruiting for a Database Administrator (DBA) to join our well established and respected client based in Leicester on a full time, permanent basis.

Location: Hybrid working options (3 days in the Leicester office).

Salary: £60,000 - £63,000 per annum (depending on experience).

The Role:

As a DBA, you will maintain and support customer databases on a 24/7 365 basis. You will oversee supporting the technical services infrastructure at Tier 3-4. Providing a seamless flow of information to the customers’ system, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users.  Ensuring successful integration within the clients existing systems and focusing on maximising the value clients receive from the products & services. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding client needs, gathering requirements, and designing customised solutions to address specific challenges.
• Installing, configuring, and deploying company products or services in client environments.
• Assisting with data transfer from existing systems to the new solution.
• Integrating the company's product with other client systems and applications. 
• Assessment of current applications infrastructure architecture. Identify solutions to improve application availability and stabilise applications to improve customer experience.
• Enhance operational efficiencies and effectiveness via tools, scripts, workflow, technology, and process improvements.
• Technical lead and Tier 3-4 support for critical availability issues.  Helps troubleshoot complex technical problems and provides operational crisis management.
• Maintain and support operational tools which will include 24/7 support according to agreed SLA.
• Staying current with the latest product features, industry trends, and best practices.
• Serve as a trusted DB advisor to clients, offering strategic guidance, best practices, and insights to help them derive the maximum value from our product.
• Collaborate with the development and support teams, promptly escalating and resolving technical issues or system discrepancies to maintain smooth operations for clients.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Excellent knowledge of relational database concepts and SQL.
• Knowledgeable with database performance tools such as Ignite.
• Experience with the following OS: Solaris, Linux, and Windows.
• Hands on experience with the following: MSSQL, Oracle, Sybase, MongoDB.
• Experience with writing shell scripts for Unix/Linux.
• Experience in query optimisation.
• 3+ years of experience in deep database analysis and database performance improvements.
• Assumes ownership of problems, root cause analysis and resolution.

If you are looking for the next step in your career with a reputable and well-established company, apply for this role now!

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