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# Database Administrator

- **Company:** SugarAI
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Governance, Data Security, IBM DB2, Disaster Recovery, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Virtualization Technology, Cloud Platform System, Database Performance, Git, Kubernetes, Database Replication, Database Backup, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5b86ad8ce69670c0

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in database administration or in a similar role
 * Experience in database backup, disaster recovery planning, performance optimization
and data security

 * Extensive knowledge with container orchestration technologies including Docker and
Kubernetes

 * Knowledge of database management systems such as MySQL, Postgres or MSSQL required
 * Outstanding communication and collaboration skills to work in a team environment
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to provide quick solutions to issues
 * Experience with virtualization and cloud technologies
 * Strong knowledge of version control systems and hands-on experience with Git, * Experience in an on-call rotation
 * Additional database platform experience ( DB2, Oracle, etc.. )
 * Previous experience as a mentor or adviso

## Description

* Develop and maintain database documentation, including data standards, procedures
and definitions for data elements and tables in the company.

 * Identify and implement database requirements for new or existing applications by
working collaboratively with other teams.

 * Optimize database performance and efficiency by evaluating and recommending new
database technologies.

 * Support users and developers by resolving data-related technical issues and
troubleshooting queries by guiding them with best practices.

 * Execute regular database maintenance tasks, including database defragmentation,
backups, and database replication.

 * Design, install, configure and maintain database systems, including monitoring,
patching, tuning and troubleshooting issues.

 * Provide a seamless flow of information by keeping the database running smoothly.
 * Ensure data security and integrity, including implementation of access controls,
backups and recovery plans.

 * Support ongoing database operations to support application and customer activities


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