> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3021408-database-administrator](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3021408-database-administrator). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator - **Company:** Descriptionsynapri - **Location:** London, UK - **Salary:** £72,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Database, Software Documentation, Databases, System Configuration, Database Design, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, Performance Tuning, System Availability, Database Performance, Information Technology, Database Monitoring - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/database-administrator/47709038 ## About the Role configure, upgrade, and maintain database platforms including Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and cloud database services. Monitor database performance and optimise queries, indexes, and system configurations to ensure maximum efficiency. Implement and manage database security controls, user permissions, auditing processes, and access management. Develop, maintain, and test backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures. Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, system failures, and performance bottlenecks. Support Infrastructure and Application teams with database design, implementation, and optimisation activities. Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and contribute to the continual improvement of department documentation standards. Drive innovation by reviewing existing technologies and identifying opportunities for improvement and automation. Skills required: Proven experience as a Database Administrator or Database Engineer Strong administration experience with one or more database platforms, including Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or cloud database technologies. Experience with database monitoring, performance tuning, optimisation, and troubleshooting. Strong understanding of backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions. Experience implementing database security and access control best practices. Knowledge of incident management, problem management, and root cause analysis processes. Experience producing and maintaining technical documentation. Strong project delivery and stakeholder management skills. If this sounds like you and you have full right to work in the UK then please apply now for immediate consideration and to understand more! ## Related Videos - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Database Magic behind 40 Million operations/s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/748-database-magic-behind-40-million-operations-s) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [40 Minutes to Build a Serverless COVID-19 REST and GraphQL APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/208-40-minutes-to-build-a-serverless-covid-19-rest-and-graphql-apis) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Protector Of The Realm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/591-protector-of-the-realm) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story)