DBA Lead

LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Leeds, United Kingdom
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 54K

Job location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Databases
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Database Performance

Job description

About the team: The data analyst team collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, compliant, and actionable insights, while maintaining standardized processes and documentation to drive efficiency., About the role: You will work with team on daily activities involving the design, management, maintenance, and utilization of databases. Provide leadership and drive strategy, standards, and processes for applicable database environments., * Lead the maintenance and performance of database systems and related technologies.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and deliver infrastructure updates and releases.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to database administrators.
  • Identify and resolve performance issues, ensuring system stability and security.
  • Evaluate and implement improvements to database architecture and processes.
  • Support team development through coaching, feedback, and inclusive leadership.
  • Promote innovation and accountability within the team.

Requirements

  • Significant database Administration experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrate SQL server and Postgres experience
  • Very good interpersonal and mentoring abilities to support team development and collaboration.
  • In-depth knowledge of database infrastructure, including maintenance, administration, and design.
  • Proven ability to analyse and resolve database performance and connectivity issues.
  • Experience conducting root cause and impact analyses for database-related incidents.
  • Skilled in installing, upgrading, and maintaining database infrastructure.
  • Ability to evaluate and recommend new or alternative database technologies.
  • Exceptional organisational and project planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to change.
  • Demonstrated leadership in setting goals, managing teams, and delivering results across departments.
  • Experience leading teams through complex problem-solving, including identifying risks and proposing solutions.
  • Confident in presenting technical and strategic information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

About the company

About the Business: LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, risk.lexisnexis.com

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