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LEDS - Database Administrator Clearance required: ACTIVE SC CLEARENCE NNPV is desirable Location: Croydon (Hybrid) Job Description: "Experienced Database Administrator for LEDS (SC &NPPV3 -SFIA 3/4) Ideally they would have the SC at least already, we can wait for NPPV3 Database Design & Optimisation: Ensure efficient schema design, indexing strategies, and query optimisation to support LEDS performance and scalability. Security & Compliance: Implement robust access controls, encryption, and auditing to meet security standards and Home Office compliance requirements. Backup & Recovery: Develop and maintain automated backup routines and disaster recovery plans to guarantee data integrity and availability. Performance Monitoring: Use PostgreSQL tools and monitoring solutions to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks. Patch Management & Upgrades: Ensure managed AWS Postgres instances are at an appropriate patched version" 'This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process

Global bank based in Canary Wharf. Role - C# Developer - Desktop Applications Duration - 6 months with likely extension Rate - 415 p/d (inside IR35) Location - Hybrid / Canary Wharf Tech Stack C# WPF Winforms SQL Oracle Tasks Tasks range from understanding business requirements, designing application structures, business data analysis, programming WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) applications in Visual C#.NET on both Oracle and SQL Server database, testing with users, implementation through Development, Quality Assurance (QA), Production and Disaster Recovery environments. Supporting users and writing operation documents including User Helps (manuals) will also be required. As well as application development, this role will also include all aspects of system constructions and support for existing programmes which are written as WinForms (C#.NET) applications. Also, applications written in other languages like MS VBA for Excel and Access, MS VB and MS Excel Macros will also be required. Additional Tasks Defining Database objects required in systems to connect with SQL and Oracle Database Administrators in both London and New York. Providing script for database inquiry languages, i.e., T-SQL (SQL Server) and PL/SQL (Oracle) to perform data analysis based on requirements from business parties. Setting up a system distribution method to Citrix and application servers for both Web and Window applications. Troubleshooting systems in an event of failure and implementing necessary solutions by checking Windows Operating System, Internet Information Server and any other relevant environments where the applications are running. In some case this role will act to liaise with other application support team staff. Following the existing team programming policy to keep a common development style to be shared in team members. Updating versions of MS .Net Framework and MS Visual .NET platform to include any necessary changes of existing systems running in Production. Liaising with the relevant support teams such as other Development sections, Technical Support, Network and Infrastructure and DBA where Business users experience system problems. Assessing the impact of data processing loads on SQL and Oracle database and, when appropriate, finding alternative approaches. Rolling out changes with a coordination of Release manager. It is important to maintain the change history of applications GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

PostgreSQL DBA Location: London (Vauxhall) or North Bristol Onsite Days: 2 to 3 days a week onsite initially Rate: 620 to 728 per day based on an 8 hour day (Umbrella, inside IR35) Security clearance: Must hold live and transferrable SC and be eligible for enhanced SC Start date subject to transfer of SC with enhanced SC in progress Are you driven to work with cutting-edge technology and motivated to solve complex, meaningful challenges? This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist team supporting UK National Security customers. Your work will help deliver secure, resilient systems that directly contribute to protecting the nation. About the Opportunity Are you driven to work with cutting-edge technology and motivated to solve complex, meaningful challenges? This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist team supporting UK National Security customers. Your work will help deliver secure, resilient systems that directly contribute to protecting the nation. Key Responsibilities We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL DBA with strong DBA expertise, particularly in PostgreSQL, to work within a T2 environment. You will be responsible will include but not limited to: Design and deploy a new instance of PostgreSQL. Administer and maintain the current Postgres environment, including: Storage management Query optimisation General DBA duties Collaborate with development teams to optimise Postgres usage, including: Supporting query optimisation Ensuring performance and reliability across applications Ideal Candidate Strong hands-on experience as a DBA within complex environments. Deep expertise with PostgreSQL administration and optimisation. Comfortable working within DevOps teams and supporting developers.

SQL Database Administrator Location: Manchester/Birmingham/Sheffield/Chelmsford (Hybrid: 3 office/2 WFH) Salary: Up to £65,000 + benefits Sector: Professional Services/Legal IT Type: Permanent What's on offer: Salary up to £65,000 Hybrid working: 3 days in office/2 days WFH Modernising SQL and Azure environment with strong investment The opportunity We are working with a major professional services organisation seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to join a specialist team supporting large, business-critical SQL Server and Azure SQL platforms. This is a hands-on position where you'll play a key role in maintaining performance, stability, and resilience across the firm's core applications. The role Administer and optimise SQL Server databases () across on-prem and Azure. Deliver performance tuning, query optimisation and advanced troubleshooting. Manage HA/DR including AlwaysOn AGs, clustering, backups, and failover. Monitor capacity, patching, security, and database integrity. Support application upgrades, releases, and T-SQL-driven integrations. Provide 3rd-line support for major incidents. Produce documentation, runbooks, and operational best practice. Work closely with developers, infrastructure, and external vendors. What we're looking for Essential: Strong commercial SQL Server DBA background in live production environments Azure SQL expertise (Managed Instance, SQL Database or SQL on Azure VMs) Proven HA/DR delivery: AlwaysOn, clustering, failover processes Deep performance tuning (execution plans, indexing, Query Store, Extended Events, wait stats) Confident T-SQL skills for diagnostics and automation Experience working within structured change control Clear communication skills and calm approach under pressure Nice to have: Legal, insurance or professional services experience Exposure to DMS/PMS or other line-of-business systems SSIS, ADF or wider integration tooling experience Interest in cloud transformation and platform uplift initiatives. How to apply If you're an experienced SQL Database Administrator seeking a high-impact role in a modern, forward-thinking professional services environment, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Job Title: Senior IT Systems Administrator Location: Rochester, Kent Salary: £55,000 What you'll be doing: Identifying and correcting performance issues, reviewing systems and error logs, storage management , backups, job monitoring, optimization efforts, data integrity analysis and resolving database contention issues Managing Oracle Cloud and legacy Oracle ERP 11i environments Oracle and SQL database administration to ensure databases are tuned to perform efficiently, plus reviewing established monitoring process to look for improvements Ensure systems and environment are patched to the latest vendor patch levels Cloning of systems between environments and environment Auditing Backup management , including how would we respond in Disaster Recovery situation Performing release reviews and releases into Production environments Working as part of a Project team to deliver DBA and System Administration activities required for new applications and upgrades to existing applications, infrastructure and databases Your skills and experiences: Essential: SQL Server Administration and Support with experience of Oracle Database Administration and Support Oracle EBS or managing Oracle cloud environments Experience with third party backup and monitoring tools Oracle or SQL Server clustering, replication and log shipping an advantage Knowledge of indexes, index management , partitioning and statistics Desirable: Experience or knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter PLM, SharePoint T-SQL, SQL, SSIS, PowerBI, Oracle RDBMS 11i, 12c Red Hat Linux skills Experience using Atlassian products Jira, Jira Service Management , Confluence & BitBucket Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The IT Systems Administration team: The role is responsible for ensuring the monitoring, maintenance and management of databases, application services and servers key to the business operation. As part of the System Administration team, you will get the opportunity to ensure maintenance and release activities are performed in line with our procedural mandates, as well as looking for ways to improve executions. This role will involve an element of being on-call to support. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 12th December 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What you will bring to the team: Willingness to both share your knowledge and learn from others A proactive approach towards looking for risks and problems An ability to work both independently and in a team A willingness to investigate challenges and solve them Good organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Desirable Skills and Technologies Administration experience in a database technology such as Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc Experience of OS such as RHEL and Windows Server Experience in cloud technologies such as AWS Knowledge of database monitoring tools, such as OEM and Nagios Experience in Scripting, such as Python Knowledge of database server clustering, failover, and disaster recovery Experience in database replication software, such as Data Guard, Replication Manager for PostgreSQL, and MongoDB ReplicaSets Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

SQL Database Administrator (DBA) Overview The SQL DBA will be responsible for ensuring reliability, efficiency, and security of critical databases and applications. Involves collaboration with stakeholders, influencing database design, and supporting business continuity and disaster recovery strategies. Key Responsibilities Maintain and support critical systems and applications. Influence database architecture for efficiency and reliability. Design and implement database solutions, integrations, and data extracts. Support data analytics and reporting needs. Advise on performance tuning for internal and external systems. Contribute to backup and disaster recovery strategies. Provide third-line support for incidents and requests. Communicate with suppliers and vendors for issue resolution and upgrades. Test applications and upgrades for functionality and performance. Document processes and create support guides. Collaborate on security best practices. Required Experience Proven experience managing technical/support teams in high-pressure environments. Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (On-Premises and Azure variants). Database management focusing on security, performance, scaling, and cost optimization. Backup strategies, integrity checks, and index maintenance. Custom integrations using T-SQL, functions, and stored procedures. Performance troubleshooting using Blocking, Caching, Wait Statistics, Extended Events, and Query Store. Power BI dataset analysis. Data ingestion into Microsoft Fabric using Azure Data Factory. In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position. DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business

Database Administrator - SQL - Remote Working - Outside IR35 Our client, a leading global Insurance broker, are currently looking to hire a Database Administrator with SQL experience to join the team on a contract basis. This role would be fully remote working and Outside IR35. Essential Skills: Experience in database management using SQL. Microsoft SQL Postgres Expertise in data modelling, reporting, analysis, presentation and visualisation. Engage positively and professionally with the project team, internal and external subject matter experts and stakeholder groups. Experience working on large projects Must be able to work under own initiative and direction. Ability to organise, prioritise and schedule work within an agreed set of priorities or work programme. If this role would be a good fit for your skills and experience, please apply! Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

SQL Server DBA - Insurance - London, City. Our client, a leading Specialty Insurer based in the City of London, urgently requires an experienced SQL Server DBA to join their busy team. As SQL Server DBA you will work on a number of projects across Disaster Recovery, Resiliency Plans, Backups, Data Disaster, support Production teams, SQL upgrades etc. This is a contract to perm role due to urgency, and is hybrid with 3 days a week onsite in London. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 6+years experience as a SQL Server DBA and strong knowledge of database design, database layout, database structures, stored procedures, database tables, database optimisation, TCP/IP, IT Security concepts and practices; Experience with Always On configuration, Log Shipping, SQL Audits, SQL Agent Jobs, SQL replication, and CMS are critical; Experience with SQL Query Store, Resource Governor, sp_whoisactive, SQL Server Maintenance solution and sp_Blitz; Ability to analyse and write business and technical specifications and interact with IT and Audit teams; Clear understanding of IT Operations, Software Development and Release Management using GitHub; Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and not afraid to take the initiative, and work with little supervision; Previous Insurance/Financial Services experience; and Experience of Oracle RDBMS and Datadog experience is a plus. For more information, email your CV. Key skills; SQL Server DBA, SSAS, SSIS, Insurance, London, Database Administrator.

BI Applications Administrator (Tableau & Business Objects) - Hybrid/Borehamwood - £45k-£60k - Permanent Leading IT Consultancy with offices in the UK and Europe (Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland) is looking to recruit a permanent BI Applications Administrator with experience in supporting and maintaining Tableau and SAP Business Objects . We deliver a range of services from IT Consultancy, Software Project Development and Infrastructure/Application Support Services for our corporate clients covering Insurance, Banking, Pharma, Retail, FMCG, Automotive, Logistics & Leasing, Publishing and Charity domains (including UN organisations). The BI Applications Administrator (Tableau & Business Objects) role will be based 2 days per week in our office in Borehamwood, with occasional travelling to Milton Keynes. As OCS is part of an Employee Ownership Trust, after a qualifying period the successful candidate will be able to contribute to the company's future vision and share the profits. Key Requirements for the successful BI Applications Administrator (Tableau & Business Objects) include: 3+ years relevant technical experience - mandatory Strong experience administering and supporting Tableau and/or Business Objects in enterprise environments Good experience with upgrades, patching, and migrations end to end SQL and database skills - desirable .Net and wider application support experience - an advantage Experience working in an IT services-based company - preferred Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written Self-starting is essential to be successful in this role Flexibility and an open-minded approach to work with a 'can do' attitude Team player with excellent interpersonal skills Our Offer: Salary £45k-£60k, depending on experience Variety of benefits (including enhanced Pension, Life insurance, Medical & Dental cover, Permanent Health Insurance, Critical Illness benefit, joining the Employee Ownership Trust after a qualifying period, Flu jabs, Health and Wellbeing Programme, Employee of the Month, Long Service Awards and others) Generous Holiday Allowance - increases based on length of service Supportive and collaborative working environment Variety of work Career Development - Opportunity to progress, both in terms of skills and experience for the motivated and talented individual This BI Applications Administrator (Tableau & Business Objects) role is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established IT Consultancy working within a committed and experienced team.

About Us Founded at the beginning of the dot com bubble in 1996, our CEO Charles Nasser had a light bulb moment to develop a truly customer-focused IT business. Since then, Claranet has grown from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the UK to being one of the leading business modernisation experts, who deliver solutions across 11+ countries. At Claranet, we go the extra mile with our people because we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Our flexible benefits package includes a matching pension scheme, healthcare, dental, insurance, discounted gym memberships, and app-supported access, all designed to meet your individual needs. What makes us unique is Team Claranet our internal community that supports causes close to our employees hearts. We offer paid charity leave, support local charities across our offices, and host annual fundraising events, all backed by a dedicated committee. We re proud founding members of TC4RE (Technology Community for Racial Equality) working collectively to build a more diverse and inclusive tech industry. The Role Claranet is seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to join our Data and AI practice. You will play a key role in supporting and optimising MSSQL, MySQL, and Postgres database platforms across key strategic customer environments. From troubleshooting and monitoring to performance tuning, security, and database migrations, you will ensure the storage, processing, and quality of customer data while delivering large-scale data migration and modernisation projects. Key Responsibilities Optimise database platforms (MSSQL, MySQL, Postgres). Automate support activities including backups and patching. Deliver cloud-based solutions and large-scale modernisation projects. Engage in technical conversations with customers and deliver workshops. Technical Competencies (Essential): Proven experience with MSSQL, MySQL, and Postgres database solutions. Strong knowledge of High Availability and Always On Availability Groups. Comprehensive understanding of indexing and optimisation techniques for database performance tuning. Experience in automating, monitoring, and managing databases and deployments using toolsets. Behavioural Competencies (Essential): Positive, collaborative, and customer-focused mindset. Eagerness to learn new technologies and mentor others. NPPV3, UK CRB/DBS clearance (or ability to obtain). Equal Opportunities Statement Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Claranet is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

Senior SQL Database Administrator Tyne & Wear Permanent Up to 50k - 55k Excellent benefits Hybrid working (3 days per week on site on average) & flexible working hours Sellick Partnership are delighted to support our long-standing and regular clients with the recruitment of a Senior SQL Database Administrator. The business are a well known socially focussed organisation based in Tyne & Wear who provide vital services to customers in the region. The Senior SQL DBA will collaborate with cross-functional teams across the business to ensure scalability, security and reliability of the infrastructure database. Responsibilities: Optimise and develop SQL queries to extract, transform and load (ETL) data efficiently. Ensure database reliability, scalability and security across the business. Contribute to migrations and improvements with cloud and on-premise technologies. Collaboration with stakeholders to analyse data requirements and to design physical and logical data models. Translation of business needs into technical specifications for database structures. Implementation of best practices. Configure and maintain solutions such as SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups, database clustering and mirroring to ensure business continuity. Test and develop database recovery and backup procedures. What we are looking for: Proven experience in data engineering and database administration in previous roles. Proficient with SQL Server administration and Azure. Experience with programming on-premise and cloud database solutions. Experience with ETL processes and tools. Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and development methodology. Please apply by Friday 19th September to be considered for the opportunity. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

PostgreSQL DBA - Active SC, Pgvector, PostGIS Up to 500 per day (Outside IR35) London / Hybrid (1-2 days per week onsite) 6 Months My client is a high profile Consultancy who urgently require a Database Administrator (PostgreSQL DBA) with Active Security Clearance (Active SC) to work with a high profile end customer. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Database Administrator (PostgreSQL DBA) Must hold Active Security Clearance (SC) Core development / maintenance and performance optimisation (sharding, partitions) Experience with clustering and extensions such as Pgvector PostGIS and AGE Data migration experience from existing database(s) to Postgres database(s) Ability to recreate existing data models and develop new data models in accordance with user requirements Nice to have: Immediate availability Awareness / familiarity with Defence Information Exchange Standards Working knowledge of UI integration including geotooling If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Database Administrator Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Database Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis. Please note, the role is hybrid with travel to their office in Southampton. They are happy to arrange a specific frequency hybrid agreement that works for the successful individual. You will be well versed in Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL. You will also be capable of undertaking performance tuning, ensuring high availability of systems, as well as the planning and executions of migrations. You will be rewarded with an excellent salary, as well as a brilliant benefits package including bonus scheme, annual leave, pension scheme (10% from employer, you don't need to contribute!), private medical insurance, income protection, medicash plan and many, many more perks! Database Administrator - Key Skills: Minimum of 5 years' experience working with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases as a DBA Minimum of 3 years' experience as a MS SQL Database Administrator using Microsoft tools Experience with various SQL Server version like 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2019, Oracle 10g/11g/12c/18c/19c, and PostgreSQL (latest supported versions) Expertise in database administration tasks such as backups, restores, and recovery models, database mirroring, replication, log shipping, etc Experience in performance tuning, query optimisation, and troubleshooting performance issues in SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery solutions for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL Experience in designing and implementing security policies and procedures for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Experience with database migration and upgrade projects, including assessment, planning, and execution of migrations across SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL platforms Experience with automation tools such as PowerShell and Python for managing and monitoring SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Database Administrator Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Database Administrator Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Database Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis. Please note, the role is hybrid with travel to their office in Southampton. They are happy to arrange a specific frequency hybrid agreement that works for the successful individual. You will be well versed in Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL. You will also be capable of undertaking performance tuning, ensuring high availability of systems, as well as the planning and executions of migrations. You will be rewarded with an excellent salary, as well as a brilliant benefits package including bonus scheme, annual leave, pension scheme (10% from employer, you don't need to contribute!), private medical insurance, income protection, medicash plan and many, many more perks! Database Administrator - Key Skills: Minimum of 5 years' experience working with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases as a DBA Minimum of 3 years' experience as a MS SQL Database Administrator using Microsoft tools Experience with various SQL Server version like 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2019, Oracle 10g/11g/12c/18c/19c, and PostgreSQL (latest supported versions) Expertise in database administration tasks such as backups, restores, and recovery models, database mirroring, replication, log shipping, etc Experience in performance tuning, query optimisation, and troubleshooting performance issues in SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery solutions for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL Experience in designing and implementing security policies and procedures for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Experience with database migration and upgrade projects, including assessment, planning, and execution of migrations across SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL platforms Experience with automation tools such as PowerShell and Python for managing and monitoring SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Database Administrator Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Do you have strong MySQL DBA skills? Are you looking for a role with autonomy and projects? Superb opportunity to join a long-established, award-winning household name brand as a MySQL Database Administrator . This is a key permanent hire where you'll take ownership of a complex on-premise database estate and play a central role in modernising their technology stack. The Opportunity This isn't a "ticket-queue" DBA role, you'll be joining a close-knit systems team as the trusted as the go-to database expert. Your work will directly impact high-volume, business-critical platforms, giving you real visibility and the chance to make a measurable difference from day one. What's on offer High-impact environment: Manage databases that power thousands of daily customer transactions. Tech modernisation: Hands-on involvement in major upgrades Autonomy: Scope to shape how performance tuning, replication, and HA are managed. Lifestyle benefits: Free daily lunch, heavily discounted products, cycle-to-work and EV leasing schemes, staff events, and long-service awards. Job Security: financially secure successful well established and highly ethical company Key Responsibilities Performance tuning of MySQL databases across a large on-premise estate. Managing replication and HA, ensuring fast recovery and minimal downtime. Proactive monitoring and optimisation. Maintaining reliable backup and recovery procedures. Collaborating with developers, analysts and the wider IT team on schema design and deployments. Supporting infrastructure upgrades and patching programmes. Candidate Profile Strong MySQL administration experience (performance tuning, HA, replication). Confident with Linux/Unix (Red Hat preferred). Comfortable in a busy on-premise environment. Familiarity with monitoring and backup tools. Desirable: SQL Server administration and storage optimisation experience. Apply now for a confidential conversation. We'll walk you through the details of the company, team culture and interview process, and help you present your experience in the strongest way.

Oracle DBA Location : Birmingham or Sheffield (Hybrid Working) Duration : 6 months My client a leading Telecoms Company is looking for an Oracle DBA Administrator to join their Enterprise Cloud Services Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for incident management and change implementation across key technical areas, with a focus on Oracle Database and MySQL Server technologies.This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work from either Birmingham or Sheffield. You will play a critical role in delivering robust technical support to meet customer KPIs and SLAs, while actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives using CI methodologies. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert-level support for Oracle DB and MySQL Server within a large-scale enterprise environment. Manage and resolve incidents, implement changes, and troubleshoot complex technical issues. Ensure high availability and performance across Client's database estate, which includes over 1000 databases hosted on 1500+ Servers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and enhance Legacy and modern database systems. Apply CI (Continuous Improvement) practices to identify inefficiencies and drive operational enhancements. Required Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience as an Oracle DBA, with a solid understanding of MySQL Server. Proven ability to own and resolve technical faults within enterprise cloud infrastructure. Familiarity with the latest versions of Oracle and a proactive approach to learning new database technologies. Experience working in large-scale environments with complex support structures. If the role aligns with your experience please apply with your updated CV

About the role: Working within the IS Strategy & Data team, the Database Administrator is a technical role responsible for supporting end to end database solutions across various platforms to an increasing number of customers inside and outside of the organisation.You will be required to build a substantial knowledge of GMC processes, systems and data as a DBA working within IS, understand and manage complex technical solutions. You will work with colleagues on database solutions using a variety of platforms and tools, but predominantly Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. PLEASE NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will need to be available on Friday 3rd October for an in-person assessment centre at our Manchester office. Responsibilities: Responsible for completing DBA tasks and supporting the operational service needed for database administration. To provide day to day administration and support for the Oracle and SQL Server databases including configuration, troubleshooting, tuning, monitoring, maintenance and housekeeping to ensure that the systems run efficiently. To support the backup and restore procedures to ensure data can be recovered as appropriate. To perform regular checks against Database and UNIX estate and resolve issues as required. To participate in projects providing technical input and support. To produce technical documentation for use within the department and user guides for the business to ensure the effective use of systems. To maintain confidentiality of data at all times and to conform with Data Protection To apply and manage the relevant diversity and equality policy and practice relevant to the role. To apply the relevant management systems, procedures and policies relating to risk management, health and safety, information security and business continuity. Any other reasonable duties as may be assigned from time to time. Required skills: Innovative and able to solve problems logically and methodically. Suggest improvements to individual, team and department processes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to enable liaison with a wide range of colleagues and external stakeholders, such as third-party contractors. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to deal with stakeholders in a polite, friendly, and calm manner. The ability to use their own initiative to prioritise their workload to accommodate sometimes conflicting and changing priorities without losing sight of the deadlines. Highly organised, reliable and meticulous, as is the requirement of all DBAs. Additionally, the following experience would be beneficial: High IT literacy. Experience working with databases. Familiarity with data or reporting. Experience with programming languages (e.g. SQL, Python). Entry requirements: Standard entry requirements: Full-time employment in a relevant role Level 3 qualifications in STEM subjects (e.g., 2 A Levels, BTEC Diplomas, Apprenticeship, or equivalent) Non-standard entry with work experience: Relevant qualifications and/or work experience will be considered for applicants with potential to benefit from the programme. You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Working hours: Full time (37.5 hours Monday to Friday), part-time and flexible working options available. We will consider a range of flexible working options. Staff are in the office one day every fortnight on a set team schedule. Benefits of working at the GMC: We have a wide range of benefits to help us attract and retain talented individuals like you: Annual leave - 30 days a year. You can also buy and sell annual leave (max. 5 days or pro-rata if for part-time). Defined contribution pension scheme - our workplace pension operated by Aviva and members receive a 15% employer contribution. If you wish to contribute, deductions are made from your monthly salary. Wellbeing - flexible working opportunities, life assurance cover, income protection cover, private medical insurance with Vitality Health, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, eyesight tests, hybrid working arrangements for most roles. Learning and development - we offer courses, workshops, and online learning on a variety of topics from management to wellbeing. Other benefits - discounts scheme, season ticket loans. Future prospects: 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now!