How you'll help us live our purpose
We've been helping our members save for their future and buy a home of their own since 1875. By joining us, you'll play a big role in helping us to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.
It's a purpose that drives everything we do and one we're proud of. And you can play your part too as our Database Administrator, ensuring availability, security and performance of the databases that support the Society's systems.
How you'll make a difference
As our Database Administrator within our Corporate and Infrastructure function, you are passionate about making a difference in transforming our technology capability, especially as we move towards Azure cloud technologies. You will help deliver change and operate both on-prem and cloud based technical solutions on our platforms and perform DBA duties across all the Society's SQL databases (development, testing and production) including Azure SQL, MS-SQL and Oracle. This is a great career development opportunity to support our future direction to Azure SQL.
What you'll bring to the role:
Proven experience of Azure SQL Database Administration.
Planning and execution of upgrades and patches.
Performance and tuning of Databases.
Backup and recovery of databases.
Desired to have some experience administrating other SQL databases such as MS-SQL and/or Oracle.
And in return, you'll get the best from us:
An annual colleague bonus of up to 12%
Hybrid working with 60% of your time at home
Matched pension contributions of up to 10%
26 days holiday, plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme of up to 5 days each year
Colleague Mortgage and Saver products
Electric vehicle scheme
2 days' volunteering per year
We'll give you a place to belong with the support to learn, develop and shape a meaningful career.
Why choose Leeds Building Society?
Our business is centred around our people. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do and we're extremely proud of our Inclusive Employers Gold accreditation in 2023. We're committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.
You'll be joining a truly purpose-focused culture which helped us win the Leading with Purpose award at the 2023 Business Culture Awards. This recognises the progress we're making to embed our purpose with our colleagues, and the actions we've taken to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.
Closing Date: 7th May 2025
Why wait? Apply now
We'd love to hear from you. But don't wait around - we may close the advert early and we'd hate for you to miss out.
Leeds Building Society is devoted to creating a culture and workplace that is representative of the communities we serve. If you'd like to work with us but are unsure if you meet the full criteria for a role, please contact the recruiter as we'd like to find out more about the skills and experience that you could bring to the Society. We're committed to supporting you to be at your best and if you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments, please reach out to us on .
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