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# database administrator.

- **Company:** Randstad UK
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Query Performance, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Databases, System Configuration, Data Sharing, Database Queries, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Server Administration, Data Streaming, Google Cloud, Database Optimization, Indexer, Performance Monitor, Patch Management, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.randstad.co.uk/jobs/database-administrator_london_47477477/

## About the Role

* Strong problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
 * You should combine deep technical knowledge with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
 * Experience managing production MySQL and SQL Server database environments.
 * Strong expertise in performance tuning, including indexing strategies, query optimisation, and server configuration.
 * Practical experience working with cloud platforms (Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform) and managed cloud database services.
 * Experience writing, reviewing, and fine-tuning complex queries
 * Solid understanding of database security best practices, disaster recovery planning, and schema deployments using version control tools
 * Demonstrated ability to set up automated health checks, monitoring, and capacity planning tools.

## Description

* Responsible for keeping core software platforms running smoothly, securely, and efficiently.
 * Ensure data flows reliably across products while protecting sensitive information and safeguarding business continuity.
 * Actively monitor, maintain, and fine-tune multiple production MySQL and SQL Server databases, driving improvements in query performance, indexing, and overall system configuration.
 * Design and implement shared data solutions that unify information across core software platforms, enabling integrated reporting and intelligence.
 * Enforce strict database security measures, including role-based access controls, auditing, encryption, and patch management to maintain compliance with industry standards.
 * Design and test geo-redundant backup and disaster recovery strategies, alongside managing controlled database releases using modern version control processes.
 * Working alongside product managers, software engineers, and senior technical leaders, you will help align database architecture with broader product roadmaps and technical standards.
 * You will establish proactive monitoring and alerting to manage capacity, alongside providing occasional out-of-hours support for planned maintenance or critical incidents when needed.


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