Database Engineer

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

***What you'll do**

The Technology Services team supports and delivers some of Sky's most critical systems and projects.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced DBA to join a team providing day-to day support, project delivery and process and business improvements in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensure adequate monitoring, alerting, backups and maintenance plans in place for all databases
- Handle and support incident, change and problem management processes ensuring responses are made within adequate times
- Communicate regularly with technical, development and operational staff to ensure database integrity, capacity and security
- Gather business and technical requirements for new databases
- Produce documentation for use in configuration and support of managed database systems

***What you'll bring**
- Experience working as a Database Engineer / Administrator in the support of Oracle 19C/12C and PostgreSQL running on UNIX.
- Experience working with the following in highly available production environments: Oracle RDBMS administration, Oracle RMAN (Backup and Recovery), Oracle Enterprise Manager, PostgreSQL administration, PostgreSQL installation, patching and upgrade and PostgreSQL database replication.
- Experience/knowledge of the following: SQL Tuning, High availability technologies.
- An ability to build and review supporting technical documentation for database systems
- Good communication and relationship management skills in order to communicate in a clear and structured manner at all levels within Sky.
- Track record in supporting diverse and sophisticated technical environments where maximum availability has been achieved

***Team overview**

***Group Communications & Infrastructure**

Looking to be part of non-stop innovation? Join our Group Communications and Infrastructure team and you'll work alongside authorities in broadband, telephony, mobile, cloud and infrastructure. We're the team that crafts, builds, supports and maintains the telecoms networks across the whole Sky Group. Together, we help Sky broadband, mobile and TV enter new markets by crafting a single and secure infrastructure for the outstanding content and services that keep our customers coming back for more.

***The rewards**

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to **#LifeAtSky**: the perks. Here's a taster:

- Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
- The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
- A generous pension package
- Private healthcare
- Discounted mobile and broadband
- A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

***Inclusion & how you'll work**

Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky.

We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between outstanding office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

***Your office space**

***Brick Lane**

Brick Lane is in the heart of the East End of London. It's part of a vibrant and diverse community; close to street food, cafes and shops. The closest tube station is Aldgate East and Liverpool Street is about a 10-minute walk.

***We'd love to hear from you**

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way.