Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Database Administration Expert to join our team in supporting the bank's distributed database environments across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud infrastructure. As a key member of the Data Platform Unit within Technology Operations and Cyber Security (TOCS), you will be responsible for ensuring the support and maintenance of the database estate is functional as required.
You will work collaboratively with project teams to control changes effectively and safely. Your responsibilities will include:
* Providing effective and proactive database support and maintenance of multiple database technologies, primarily Oracle and SQL Server.
* Offering database administrative support and guidance in areas such as database lifecycle management, user access management, back-up and recovery, monitoring and alerting, change and incident management, troubleshooting, tuning, and disaster recovery.
* Investigating defects, incidents, and problems across all environments and collaborating with other teams to ensure operational issues are resolved within agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
After an initial training period, the successful candidate will also join a 24/7 on-call rota due to the operational nature of the role. Flexibility is crucial to adapt to changing circumstances and work beyond core hours when necessary.