Job Title: Database Administrator
Job Description
Job Title: Database Administrator (DBA)
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid Working)
Contract Duration: 6 Months (Initial)
Daily Rate: Competitive
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team on an initial 6-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining our database systems, ensuring their performance, availability, and security. This role requires expertise in Oracle, PL/SQL, and SQL Server.
Key Skills and Experience:
1. Proven experience as a Database Administrator.
2. Strong expertise in Oracle, PL/SQL, and SQL Server.
3. Experience with database performance tuning and optimization.
4. Knowledge of database security, backup, and recovery procedures.
5. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
6. Strong communication and collaboration skills.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
8. Experience with hybrid working environments.
Working Conditions:
9. Hybrid working model with a combination of remote and on-site work in Edinburgh.
10. Flexible working hours may be required to meet project deadlines.
Responsibilities
11. Manage and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability.
12. Experience with managing and supporting database infrastructure on high-availability multi-site virtualised environments.
13. Demonstrable familiarity with cloud-based Microsoft SQL environments, such as Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.
14. Demonstrable familiarity with core Oracle RDBMS and Cloud environments.
15. Monitor system health, resolve performance issues, and implement preventive measures.
16. Perform regular database maintenance tasks, including database backups, restores, index optimisation, and updates.
17. Manage database security in line with regulatory and organisational requirements.
18. Effectively manage documentation to support system changes and new environments.
Location
Edinburgh, UK
Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands.