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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SQL DBA Administrator - **Company:** Simplex Services (UK) Ltd - **Location:** London, United Kingdom - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Backup Devices, Cloud Database, Cyber Security, Databases, Database Security, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, Nagios, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, SQL Databases, Enterprise Software Applications, Data Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Data Management, Hardware Infrastructure, Devsecops, Service Stack - **Published:** November 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/sql-dba/simplex-services-uk-ltd-job108278178 ## About the Role Essential for the role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an allied discipline. Desirable for the role * Microsoft certification. Skill and Knowledge * Extensive knowledge of Microsoft operating systems. * Knowledge of current hardware technology in enterprise systems. * Knowledge of enterprise backup and recovery systems and processes. * Ability to build resilience across entire technology stacks. * Knowledge of system monitoring and alerting tools. * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence people across a wide variety of business functions., * At least three years' experience in a similar role within a blue-chip or enterprise-scale environment. * Experience of working in a regulated industry, preferably within an FCA- or PRA-regulated organisation. * Experience of working in an Agile or Scrum environment. * Experience in a DevOps or DevSecOps environment. ## Description To monitor, maintain and administer databases across the Just Group estate.To define standards and best practice for the use of databases within the Group.To provide key technology support, maintenance and implementation to the wider organisation and its business partners for technology-related developments. Not explicitly mentioned., * Install, manage and configure Microsoft SQL Server software and related products within the Group estate. * Undertake administration including backup management and monitoring, database security implementation and maintenance, and patching to support the continued operation of the Group SQL estate. * Provide expertise on advanced data storage and scalability topics, and plan and execute scalability enhancements. * Maintain the performance of the Group SQL estate through optimisation, tuning, archiving and data management activities. * Establish and maintain sound backup and recovery policies and procedures. * Ensure processes and procedures for system performance and integrity comply with defined standards and best practice. * Provide troubleshooting, consultancy and technical support to Development and wider IT teams when required. * Support the broader IT Infrastructure Team through knowledge sharing, appropriate documentation and technical overviews. Examples Of Key Activities The role operates across BAU, continuous improvement and project-based work delivered using an Agile framework. * Provide subject matter expertise and advice on SQL cloud technologies. * Define non-functional requirements for new services during the design phase. * Attend Technical Design Authority meetings as the voice of the TechOps group. * Assist with low-level design for new products and the implementation of new technologies. * Act as a subject matter expert for the requirements of the TechOps function. * Analyse and improve the legacy estate. * Provide support for SQL, * Act within the Regulatory Conduct Rules which apply to all our employees and workers: act with integrity, due skill, care and diligence at all times. Protect the interests of our customers, treat them fairly and observe proper standards of market conduct. See Just's Conduct Risk Policy on HQ for details of specific working practices. * Maintain up to date knowledge on our market, working practices and policies: complete e-learning training on a regular basis including mandatory modules in financial crime prevention, information security, regulatory environment, complaints handling and whistleblowing. * Develop competence: focus on continuous improvement of personal competence and professional development and support colleagues and their continuous improvement where possible. * Risk: understand and work within the company's risk framework, reporting risk events and breaches in line with Just's Procedures. * Culture and behaviours: behave in a way that supports Just's focus on employee engagement and high performance, strengthens the culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, and supports the Just Group Behavioural Principles., * Maintains and demonstrates understanding of our customers' needs and supports opportunities to make it easier for them. * Initiates and supports action to improve customer experience, based on feedback and insight. * Initiates activities to make it easier for our customers to get what they need, when they need it, how they need it, developing experiences that fulfil our Promises. * Demonstrates commitment and accountability to providing the highest quality experiences and outcomes to customers. Ambitious * Sets and agrees ambitious goals in line with our Purpose and shows energy and tenacity in delivering them. * Takes ownership and accountability of actions which drive outcomes, holds others to account for delivery. * Challenges existing ways of working where these can be improved and generates innovative proposals and solutions which add value. * Sets high standards, monitors and reviews progress and takes action to address and close gaps. Collaborative * Creates brilliant teamworking, promoting relationships between own team and others. * Draws on and values a wide range of views and perspectives to form well-supported decisions. * Welcomes and actively includes contributions from each team member. Understands what others need to fulfil their potential. * Builds and nurtures strong working relationships with colleagues, partners and customers. Curious * Actively curious about how to implement new ideas and technology and experiments to improve ways of working and outcomes. * Takes time to understand change dynamics and change initiatives to support and communicate change positively with the team. * Invites feedback from others to better understand own impact, and provides regular and constructive feedback to others. * Understands own development needs and proactively seeks opportunities to meet them. Coaches team members or other stakeholders.