Database Administrator

5 months ago

Leeds, United Kingdom HM Revenue & Customs Full time

Locations available: Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Stratford, Telford, Worthing

Do you have experience in database administration or development?

If so, continue reading to find out more about this fantastic opportunity to join HMRC - one of the largest and most dynamic IT infrastructures in Europe, and we are now one of the most digitally advanced tax authorities in the world.

We are looking for a Database Administrator to join our team and help us migrate our legacy systems to state-of-the-art cloud-based platforms.

**Job description**

**The Team**

**The Role**

As a Database Administrator you will develop and maintain a large number of databases and supporting code/documentation primarily focused on systems related to Borders and Trade. You’ll be building and supporting databases in physical and cloud-based environments that support critical national infrastructure and keep the UK economy and international trade moving. You’ll be part of an agile team at the heart of enabling HMRC to move its legacy systems to state-of-the-art cloud-based platforms.

We’re embarking on a wholesale modernisation of our IT estate, so you’ll be driving the migration of one of the most complex IT estates in Europe to cutting edge cloud technologies using AWS, MS Azure and other emerging technology stacks. You’ll have opportunities to learn those and other new technologies as they arise and keep your skillset current. The diversity and complexity of our systems mean you’ll always be able to learn something new and we’ll support you all the way.

**Person specification**

We are looking for individuals with some knowledge and experience of database administration, development and support or transferable skills from related IT roles/qualifications. You will have strong problem solving and analytical skills, be self-motivated and have the drive to always be learning new skills.

**Responsibilities**

The installation, configuration, upgrade, administration, monitoring and maintenance of databases. Providing support for operational databases in production use and for internal or interim purposes such as iterative developments and testing. Improving the performance of databases and the tools and processes for database administration (including automation).

Using database management system software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics.
- Carrying out agreed database maintenance and administration tasks
- Uses database management system software and tools, and knowledge of logical database schemata, to investigate problems and collect performance statistics and create reports. Carries out routine configuration, installation, and reconfiguration of database and related products. Develops and configures tools to enable automation of database administration tasks. Identify problems and issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Developing and maintaining procedures and documentation for databases.
- Identifying, evaluating and managing the adoption of appropriate database administration tools and processes, including automation.
- Contributing to the setting of standards for definition, security and integrity of database objects and ensuring conformance to those standards.
- Managing database configuration including installing and upgrading software and maintaining relevant documentation.
- Monitoring database activity and resource usage.
- Optimising database performance and planning for forecast resource needs.

**Person Specification**

**Essential Criteria**:

- Database administration
- Database design
- Good understanding of backup and recovery strategies
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Database technologies including Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL, Ingres and IDMSX
- Familiarity with and experience working on Windows, Unix, Linux and VME operating systems
- Some experience of programming in one of the following languages - Unix/Linux shell scripting, SCL, SQL, COBOL
- Experience working in cloud environments (AWS/AZURE) would be a plus

**Salary**: From £34,404.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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