Database Administrator

Enique It Solutions Limited
Livingston, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 36K

Job location

Remote
Livingston, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Database
Databases
Database Design
Database Security
Linux
Disaster Recovery
Document-Oriented Databases
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Windows Server
MySQL
Oracle Applications
Query Optimization
Standard Sql
Database Optimization
Database Performance
Information Technology

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and reliable Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize our database environments. The successful candidate will ensure the performance, security, integrity, and availability of company databases while supporting development and business teams.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar)

Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve issues

Perform database tuning, query optimization, and index management

Implement and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures

Ensure database security, access controls, and compliance with data protection policies

Manage database upgrades, patches, and migrations

Collaborate with developers on database design and best practices

Automate routine database tasks and maintenance processes

Provide 24/7 support for critical database systems when required

Document database configurations, procedures, and standards

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Proven experience as a Database Administrator

Strong SQL and database performance tuning skills

Experience with backup, recovery, and high-availability solutions

Knowledge of Linux/Windows server environments

Understanding of database security and compliance standards

Experience with cloud databases (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is an advantage

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