Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to join our growing technology team in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity for a database professional who thrives in a high-availability environment and enjoys optimising, securing, and maintaining business-critical database systems.

You will play a key role in ensuring database performance, reliability, scalability, and security while supporting business applications and collaborating with infrastructure, development, and cybersecurity teams., * Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade enterprise database environments.

• Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies to maximise efficiency.
• Design and manage backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
• Ensure database security, compliance, and access control best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents with minimal downtime.
• Implement database monitoring, automation, and maintenance routines.
• Support application deployments and database migrations.
• Optimise SQL queries, indexing strategies, and database architecture.
• Produce technical documentation and maintain operational procedures.
• Mentor junior database professionals and provide technical guidance where required., Keywords: Senior Database Administrator, DBA, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Database Administration, Database Performance Tuning, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Database Security, Cloud Databases, Azure, AWS, Linux, Windows Server, SQL, Database Optimisation.

• Proven commercial experience as a Senior Database Administrator or similar role.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL, database optimisation, indexing, replication, and performance tuning.
• Experience with backup and recovery solutions, high availability, and disaster recovery planning.
• Familiarity with Windows Server and/or Linux administration.
• Knowledge of database security standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience with database monitoring and automation tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across technical teams.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with cloud database platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages.
• Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Relevant database certifications are advantageous.

Pulled from the full job description

• Referral programme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Life insurance
• Free parking
• Free fitness classes
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Company pension, * Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and certification support.
• Modern technology environment with opportunities to work on complex infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.
• Long-term career progression within a growing organisation., * Canteen
• Casual dress
• Employee mentoring programme
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free fitness classes
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Work from home