Database Administrator

1 week ago

Manchester, United Kingdom AJ Bell Management Limited Full time

We are now hiring a Database Administrator (DBA) who will be responsible for providing technical support for the database estate including overseeing the development and organisation of the databases, performance tuning, assessment and implementation of new technologies and providing a long-term perspective on the relationship of database technology to the business. It is extremely important to AJ Bell that key database systems offer the highest reliability and performance possible.

The DBA works closely with other teams within Technology Services – and with other teams within AJ Bell – to provide support, maintenance, and updates as a result of Service Desk calls.

What does the job involve?

  • Ensuring seamless database operations across various environments.
  • Rigorous performance testing and SQL script approval to maintain our high standards.
  • Keeping database availability and performance within top-tier SLAs.
  • Proactively monitoring and optimising server performance.
  • Resolving complex database challenges independently and implementing upgrades.
  • Maintaining rigorous database access control and ensuring robust backup operations.
  • Engaging in strategic capacity and architecture planning.
  • Addressing Service Desk issues with effective data solutions.
  • Advising on appropriate database technologies for future projects.
  • Conducting disaster recovery tests to ensure our resilience.
  • Out of hours support via a DBA team rota.

Competence, knowledge, and skills:

  • Strong analytical ability to dissect complex processes.
  • Proficiency in relational and non-relational databases.
  • Strong communication and the capacity to see beyond the immediate scope.
  • Ability to prioritize effectively in fast-paced settings.
  • Self-motivation with a detail-oriented approach and a collaborative spirit.

Experience:

  • 5 years+ experience Microsoft SQL Server.
  • SQL Server Clustering, Replication and High Availability.
  • Proven track record in SQL Server database performance tuning.
  • Experience in upgrading and migrating legacy systems.
  • Familiarity with NoSQL databases like MongoDB.

About us:

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 484,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £76.2 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.

Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.

Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1300 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' forsix consecutive years.

What we offer:

  • Generous holiday allowance increasing up to 31days with service, plus bank holidays
  • Casual dress code
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Dedicated time for proof-of-concepts and assessing new tech
  • Support to attend conferences, events, and meet-ups
  • Buy as you earn share scheme
  • Free annual share scheme
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one
  • Bike loan
  • Season ticket loan portal
  • Discounted PMI and Dental
  • On-site gym and personal trainer led classes
  • Paid volunteering opportunities, free social events and more

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

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