Enterprise Database Specialist
1 week ago
Welcome to Hastings Direct, a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become the best and biggest in the UK market. Our company culture is built on the 4Cs: Colleagues, Customers, Company, and Community. As a Senior Database Engineer, you will be part of a team that is driving our growth and success.
Responsibilities:
- Support all elements of the SQL Server data platforms, including Analytics (Snowflake) data platform
- Design, implement, and manage SQL and Snowflake environments with an automation-first approach to avoid manual processes
- Monitor database performance, identify problem areas, and implement solutions to maintain stable performance in production systems
- Work with vendors to evaluate and implement new technologies for improved performance and cost efficiency
- Collaborate with other departments to understand data needs and deliver database and reporting solutions
- Provide on-going performance tuning and administrative duties to ensure efficient applications and databases
Requirements:
- Extensive experience in managing enterprise-level technical service delivery standards in a medium to large-sized organization
- Hands-on experience working with SQL database technologies, architectures, ETL tools, loaders, and development and reporting tools
- Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and above experience, including Database Administration, Database Tuning, and HA technologies
- Experience with Microsoft Azure and database technologies, including AVS, Azure Native VM, Azure DB, Managed Instance, and Cosmos DB
- Knowledge of optimization techniques and efficiency best practices in Snowflake
- Knowledge of integration techniques between Snowflake and tools (ETL tools/reporting tools)
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary based on experience, plus car allowance and annual pay reviews
- A flexible and hybrid working approach, including days in the office and at home
- A competitive bonus scheme, usually paid in March, based on Hastings' performance and personal performance
- Private medical insurance, life assurance cover, and income protection at no extra cost
- Discounts and cashback at everyday retailers, fee-free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support
- 27 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, plus access to healthcare cashback plans, dental plans, and more
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