Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and maintain our cloud-based databases, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability. The ideal candidate will have experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and will be responsible for database design, performance tuning and ensuring the availability and security of our databases.
Key Responsibilities
Database Management
* Administer and optimise cloud-based SQL Databases in an Azure cloud environment.
* Oversee database architecture, schema design, and management for high availability, scalability, and redundancy.
Performance Monitoring & Optimisation
* Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues including slow queries, locking, and resource utilisation.
* Implement performance tuning strategies such as query optimisation & indexing.
Security & Compliance
* Implement and manage database security policies, user access control, and encryption strategies.
* Ensure that databases comply with relevant regulatory standards and internal security policies.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
* Maintain, design and implement backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure data availability and integrity.
* Perform regular backups, restores, and testing of recovery procedures.
Cloud Infrastructure Management
* Work closely with DevOps and cloud infrastructure teams to deploy and manage cloud-based database services.
* Ensure the seamless integration of databases with cloud applications and services.
Incident Management & Troubleshooting
* Respond to database-related incidents, analyse root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent future issues.
* Collaborate with other technical teams to resolve complex database issues.
Collaboration & Documentation
* Work closely with development teams to provide database support for application development and deployment.
* Document database configurations, processes, and best practices for future reference.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, with a strong background in managing databases in a cloud environment.
* Proficiency in cloud platforms and their respective database services
* Expertise in relational databases
* In-depth understanding of database design, performance tuning, indexing, and optimisation.
* Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve database performance and availability issues.
Job Benefits
At Dye & Durham we strive to be visionaries! As a leader in our field, we ensure our employees are ready for the next challenge in their journey with us by offering internal and external training opportunities. We offer competitive salaries and a whole host of benefits including healthcare, pension, company discounts, wellness programs, and paid days off to move house or volunteer for your favourite charity.
Do you share our DNA?
* We ask how tomorrow can be better than today
* We are passionate about solving our customer's challenges
* Our ideas break boundaries
* We value different perspectives and encourage dialogue
* We take ownership and celebrate together
Dye & Durham is a global leader in legal technology. The company’s three categories of integrated solutions – practice management, data insights and due diligence, and client onboarding – give solicitors the essential tools they need to run their firms, from client acquisition to case management and legal accounting, and everything in between.
Trusted by thousands of legal practitioners globally, Dye & Durham helps law firms achieve more growth with less effort.