Database Administrator

• Maintain and oversee our database systems, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and security protocols.
• Design, implement, and maintain secure, robust MS SQL database infrastructure for mission-critical applications, and optimize database performance.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity through validation processes and proactive issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement backup, disaster recovery, and data retention strategies.
• Help anticipate and accommodate growing data needs, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.
• Monitor and improve database performance, reliability, and security, and resolve issues promptly.
• Support and troubleshoot database-related issues to minimize disruption to operations.

Technologies:

• Airflow
• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Databricks
• Support
• Python
• SQL
• Security
• Snowflake
• Spark
• dbt

• Proficiency in managing and optimizing on-premises MS SQL databases and Microsoft Azure databases.
• Technical skills in on-premises and Azure cloud MS SQL Server management, T-SQL, Python, Azure infrastructure, Spark, Databricks, Airflow, dbt, and data modelling using Star or Snowflake schemas.
• Proven ability to maintain database availability, performance, and security.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot database and server issues efficiently.
• Adaptability to work in a challenging development environment.
• Ideally, 5-10 years of relevant database administration experience.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Positive, self-motivated approach, with strong communication skills for liaising with development and other IT teams.
• Approachable manner and excellent attention to detail.

We are DX, a leading independent parcel, mail, and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland. We provide next-day and scheduled parcel and freight delivery, as well as logistics solutions including warehouse management and customer-liveried vehicle operations. In this role, you will help support our critical business applications. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement: two days per week at our Liverpool Docks office and three days remotely. We offer competitive pay, 25 days of holiday increasing with length of service plus bank holidays, long-service recognition, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits, a company pension scheme, life assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme including a 24/7 Virtual GP, a discounts portal, and career progression opportunities. We provide training and development opportunities and work with passionate, supportive colleagues focused on our Delivered Exactly promise.