Database Administrator

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Ebony Ambassadors CIC Full time

**Job Summary**

**Duties**
- Administer and maintain database management systems, ensuring high availability and performance tuning.
- Design and implement robust database structures using MySQL and PL/SQL.
- Monitor database performance and conduct regular health checks to identify potential issues.
- Perform backups, recovery, and data restoration processes to safeguard data integrity.
- Implement security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access.
- Conduct regular updates and patches on database servers running on Linux environments.
- Utilise SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) for data migration and transformation tasks.
- Document database configurations, procedures, and policies for future reference.

**Qualifications**
- Proven experience in database administration with a focus on MySQL or similar RDBMS.
- Strong knowledge of PL/SQL programming language for effective database management.
- Experience with high availability solutions and performance tuning techniques.
- Proficiency in Linux operating systems as they relate to database management.
- Familiarity with SSIS for data integration tasks is desirable.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey complex technical information effectively.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 32 months

Pay: £24,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- UK visa sponsorship
- Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham

Application deadline: 27/11/2024
Reference ID: EA05012025
Expected start date: 04/01/2025



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