Job Description
Job description
Join Our Team at The National Archives!
Are you passionate about data and making a difference in the public sector? The National Archives is looking for a talented database engineer to operate and extend our database services.
About Us
Archives are the homes for our collective memories, past and future. The National Archives preserves and provides access to the UK government’s most significant records, ensuring they remain accessible for future generations. Our database systems are the foundation of the services which describe, manage and store these priceless items.
About The Role
In this role, you will build, monitor, and maintain The National Archives’ database infrastructure, both cloud-based and on premise, delivering effective operation of IT services both through direct support, and by collaborating with third parties and with colleagues. You will also work closely with business teams to ensure that business services are up to-date and always available.
Why Join Us?
Within the beautiful surroundings of Kew, a 10-minute walk from the Underground and Overground stations, The National Archives boasts a collegial working environment and an excellent Civil Service benefits package. This includes flexible working, an on-site gym, and an opportunity to join the Civil Service Alpha Pension Scheme. Putting you at the forefront of our organisation, we are committed to supporting professional development and training for all of our colleagues.
This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department.
A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time.
For full details and to apply, please click the 'Apply' button on this page.
Person specification:
Essential
Managing a Quality Service
• A period of relevant experience of the following in an operational context:
• -Database administration, particularly SQL server clustering and replication.
• -Microsoft SQL Server (2016 or later) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
• -Experience of working with MS SQL Server tools to develop, query, and manipulate large complex datasets using relational database and other technology concepts and structures. Demonstrable skillset including Transact-SQL (T-SQL), scripting, stored procedures, triggers, and execution plans.
• Programming and scripting experience with the following: PowerShell, Python, C#
• Understanding of common application architectures, administration of databases and some practical knowledge of scripting for automation
• Able to act decisively to restore and support TNA’s IT services, making decisions about the best method to resolve issues
• Be the lead expert, ensuring service delivery, for one or more of TNA’s key internal services, e.g. Finance, HR, Cataloguing or Collection management as delegated.
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and solve diverse or non-routine problems independently and effectively, often under time or business pressures in the short term.
Collaborating and Partnering
• Customer-focused with excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills, so that complex technical issues may be clearly explained to colleagues.
• Experience in working with external suppliers of support and services, effectively communicating, and negotiating incident resolution, influencing the delivery of project work, by building and maintaining strong working relationships.
Desirable
• Working with the Microsoft Power Platform components and the willingness to learn additional skills.
• Knowledge of DevOps and SecDevOps practices including PaaS and IaaS services – both in Azure and AWS platforms, including Github and Terraform
• Knowledge of or experience in project management, particularly Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with network protocols - TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, etc.
• Basic experience or a broad understanding of software design and development in programming languages and how they relate to databases.
Closing date: Wednesday 13th August 2026
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Join Our Team at The National Archives!
Are you passionate about data and making a difference in the public sector? The National Archives is looking for a talented database engineer to operate and extend our database services.
About Us
Archives are the homes for our collective memories, past and future. The National Archives preserves and provides access to the UK government’s most significant records, ensuring they remain accessible for future generations. Our database systems are the foundation of the services which describe, manage and store these priceless items.
About The Role
In this role, you will build, monitor, and maintain The National Archives’ database infrastructure, both cloud-based and on premise, delivering effective operation of IT services both through direct support, and by collaborating with third parties and with colleagues. You will also work closely with business teams to ensure that business services are up to-date and always available.
Why Join Us?
Within the beautiful surroundings of Kew, a 10-minute walk from the Underground and Overground stations, The National Archives boasts a collegial working environment and an excellent Civil Service benefits package. This includes flexible working, an on-site gym, and an opportunity to join the Civil Service Alpha Pension Scheme. Putting you at the forefront of our organisation, we are committed to supporting professional development and training for all of our colleagues.
This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department.
A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time.
For full details and to apply, please click the 'Apply' button on this page.
Person specification:
Essential
Managing a Quality Service
• A period of relevant experience of the following in an operational context:
• -Database administration, particularly SQL server clustering and replication.
• -Microsoft SQL Server (2016 or later) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
• -Experience of working with MS SQL Server tools to develop, query, and manipulate large complex datasets using relational database and other technology concepts and structures. Demonstrable skillset including Transact-SQL (T-SQL), scripting, stored procedures, triggers, and execution plans.
• Programming and scripting experience with the following: PowerShell, Python, C#
• Understanding of common application architectures, administration of databases and some practical knowledge of scripting for automation
• Able to act decisively to restore and support TNA’s IT services, making decisions about the best method to resolve issues
• Be the lead expert, ensuring service delivery, for one or more of TNA’s key internal services, e.g. Finance, HR, Cataloguing or Collection management as delegated.
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and solve diverse or non-routine problems independently and effectively, often under time or business pressures in the short term.
Collaborating and Partnering
• Customer-focused with excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills, so that complex technical issues may be clearly explained to colleagues.
• Experience in working with external suppliers of support and services, effectively communicating, and negotiating incident resolution, influencing the delivery of project work, by building and maintaining strong working relationships.
Desirable
• Working with the Microsoft Power Platform components and the willingness to learn additional skills.
• Knowledge of DevOps and SecDevOps practices including PaaS and IaaS services – both in Azure and AWS platforms, including Github and Terraform
• Knowledge of or experience in project management, particularly Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with network protocols - TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, etc.
• Basic experience or a broad understanding of software design and development in programming languages and how they relate to databases.
Closing date: Wednesday 13th August 2026
Report this listing
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