Database Administrator

Database Administrator

Job Description

[c. £150-200k Comp Package, Hybrid Working]

Seize an extraordinary opportunity with our client, a global investment leader. As a Database Administrator, you will elevate their database capabilities, shape strategic technology decisions, and scrutinise data output. Working with Orchestrade, a top-tier booking and risk management system, you will be the cornerstone of this groundbreaking, technology-driven ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acquire knowledge of preferred technology tools and principles, and familiarise yourself with existing databases, codebase, and functionalities
• Analyse data output by Orchestrade (OT) itself
• Learn about existing solutions deployment and resourcing
• Contribute to existing issues in the code repository through merge-requests, and address existing solution shortcomings
• Set up sufficient monitoring capabilities for minimal downtime and decision-making metrics
• Provide routine operational maintenance, including installations, upgrades, patches, DR tests
• Troubleshoot live service issues to resolution, with post-mortem write-ups and root cause analysis

Key Requirements:

• 3+ years experience in a similar role
• Problem-solving skills under high pressure
• Expertise in ANSI SQL, DDL, DML, data normalisation, and transactions
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and MongoDB
• Understanding of profilers, query analysers, optimisers, and different types of indexes
• Understanding of data warehousing architectures, including partitions and schema design
• (Desired) Prior experience with PostgreSQL

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