Database Administrator

Are you passionate about data integrity, security, and performance? We're looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) on a 3-month Fixed Term contract to join our team and play a critical role in managing and optimising our data environments.As a DBA, you'll ensure our databases run smoothly, securely, and efficiently. You'll be involved in planning, development, and troubleshooting, working closely with IT delivery leads, product owners, data engineers, and infrastructure specialists to support business-critical systems.Responsibilities:Ensure data consistency, clarity, and accessibility across the database.Monitor user access and security, and manage permissions.Optimise performance and manage parameters for fast responses.Design, refine, and implement database models (conceptual, logical, and physical).Install and test new DBMS versions.Maintain data standards and compliance with GDPR.Develop and test backup and recovery plans.Carry out capacity planning and manage storage/archiving procedures.Collaborate with technical teams to ensure database integrity and security.Manage data environments, including cluster configuration and performance monitoring.Support integration between data sources and Databricks.Oversee release management for data platform changes.What we're looking for:Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.Familiarity with data manipulation languages and database design principles.Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Organisational skills, flexibility, and adaptability.Understanding of GDPR and data protection legislation.Experience with Azure SQL databases and Databricks environment management (highly desirable).Commitment to continuous professional development and staying up to date with new technologies.What Can We Offer You?A competitive salary package.25 days annual leave plus public holidays, and your birthday off.Company pension.Blended workingAn environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.Impellam is a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. Our 2000 people and market leading brands work across a broad spectrum of industries and job categories throughout North America, the UK and Europe and Asia Pacific.At Impellam we believe in the power of work.Through the power of work, we build better businesses and help people lead more fulfilling lives.Our strength lies not just in our brands, and their specialist vertical markets and regional knowledge, but in how we are united by one purpose, one culture, one driving force.We call it Virtuosity. It's why we're different. It's our determination to do even more and to always be ambitious and brave for our customers and candidates.None of this would be possible without a culture based on trust. That's why we have an ambitious vision to be the world's most trusted workforce and specialist recruitment solutions group, trusted by our people, our customers and our investors in equal measure.We trust our Virtuosos and give them the freedom and autonomy to do the right thing, to adapt and see the possible in the impossible. We make sure people make the difference.Together, we can deliver a world where you'll always have exceptional people doing exceptional work.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age.