SQL Database Administrator

Impellam Group is looking for a SQL Database Administrator!

This is a permanent, home-based opportunity for someone living near our Luton or Leeds offices - you will need to pop into the office occasionally for team meetings.

 

Role Overview:

Your responsibility as Database Administrator (DBA) will be the performance, integrity, and security of a database. You'll be involved in the planning and development of the database, as well as in troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.

You'll ensure that:

• Data stays consistent across the database.
• Data is clearly defined.
• Users access data concurrently, in a form that suits their needs.
• There is provision for data security and recovery control (ensuring all data is retrievable in an emergency).

 

Key Responsibilities:

• User needs assessment and security management
• Optimise performance for fast responses.
• Design, model, and refine the database.
• Install, test, and manage the DBMS.
• Maintain data standards and documentation.
• Ensure access control, backups, and recovery.
• Collaborate with IT teams for integrity and security.
• Handle application commissioning and customisation.
• Manage database security and disaster recovery.

 

What will make you stand out:

• Good communication, teamwork, and negotiation skills
• Experience of Azure SQL
• Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design
• The ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure.
• Good organisational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• The ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Business awareness and understanding of business requirements of IT.
• Willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
• Understanding of information legislation, such as GDPR.

 

 

What's in it for you?

• Flex working - of course.
• Cool company - global leader in our field
• Progression opportunities - inevitable
• A nice benefits package with a minimum of 25 days A/L, all bank holidays, birthday, and volunteering day off, and even more A/L via salary sacrifice - you can buy or sell up to 5 days per year.

 

We really believe in promoting talent and developing career paths here at Impellam and we have a great track record to prove it too. We are Disability Confident employers and Platinum Investors in People and we have dedicated time and resources to help our people become the best they can be in their industries.

 

Please note that we can only consider candidates currently living in England with Permanent right to Work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age.