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We are looking for a production focused Junior Database Developer to help support our databases ensuring their performance, scalability and security.
Responsible for the day to day management of all database servers, you will ensure the resilience, availability and maintenance of the database infrastructure that supports our business systems in a true 24/7 environment, keeping TrustFord online.
The team works on large Microsoft SQL Server databases, of which are utilising high availability and disaster recovery configurations. To ensure that our supporting systems are operating as expected you will be required to offer support outside of normal working hours.
The day to day work is interesting, challenging and fast paced amidst a hardworking and delivery focused company ethos. We are looking for applicants with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to tackle some of technologies greatest challenges.
This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.
Preferred skills and experience
Experience of SQL Server.
Experience working in an IT support role.
Awareness of SQL Server high availability features including replication and log shipping.
Good communication and presentation skills supported by a high level of energy and persuasion.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment on multiple projects with independent deadlines and deliverables.
High attention to detail.
Main Responsibilities
Assessing the quality of all UAT and production database releases ensuring company standards are followed.
Deploying fit for purpose code to UAT and Live, driving all requests through the process to completion and taking end to end ownership.
Installing, configuring and upgrading SQL Server across different environments.
Responding to and resolving ad hoc requests as required to meet business and end user requirements.
Monitoring, reporting on and maintaining the reporting activity and trends on the database servers and databases to senior management to enable a capacity planning strategy to be employed.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent degree is essential.
With our generous rewards and structured approach to training and development, we offer real job security and every opportunity to progress. So if you are dedicated and are looking for a career, please apply online.
In addition to receiving a competitive salary, for the right candidate this position will offer:
Industry leading package
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) in addition to an annual leave purchase & sale scheme
Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme
Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts
1 day each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
Cycle to work purchase scheme
Access to Perks at Work discount website
When completing your application please give specific detail of your experience, skills and previous responsibilities that you believe would be relevant to the role you are applying for. We blind recruit therefore our Recruiting Managers will not see your personal details or your CV until you have been selected to attend an interview. Our application form is your opportunity to detail all of your experience as you would on your CV.
For your first 2 days in the business, you’ll be attending our fantastic residential induction academy. This is at a lovely hotel in the heart of the Northampton countryside, where you’ll learn all about our business before you start your new role.
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To request any adjustments, please ask this during the application stage or contact the Recruitment Team.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - To help us be more inclusive, requests for flexible working will be considered at any point in your application or employment. Although we may deem this may not be suitable for every role, we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any requirements you may have.
TrustFord is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than ability to carry out the job role.
All offers of employment are subject to a background check.
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