Job Description
Role Overview
You will be responsible for managing and maintaining our database systems, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability in a dynamic global retail environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate closely with engineers, system administrators, and other key stakeholders to support critical data-driven projects.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Database Management & Performance Tuning:
Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (primarily SQL Server, with potential exposure to MySQL and PostgreSQL).
Monitor and optimize database performance, including query tuning, indexing, and configuration adjustments.
SQL Replication, Backup & Recovery:
Manage SQL Replication processes, including selecting appropriate replication methods and maintaining them.
Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and system availability.
Data Migration:
Plan and execute data migrations, including upgrading DBMS versions and transferring data between systems.
SSRS & Analysis Services:
Maintain and administer SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and have knowledge of Analysis Services and Power BI.
Cloud Management:
Administer cloud databases (Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL, Databricks) to ensure high availability and performance.
Experience Needed:
Experience with SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Databricks (release & builds).
Monitoring, and maintaining databases within the Azure cloud environment (Azure SQL/ Cloud hosted SQL servers).
GitHub experience – setup/release/builds (included structured releasing for both teams)
Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) are highly desirable.
Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment - ideally within the eCommerce / Retail industry (but not essential).
You will be responsible for managing and maintaining our database systems, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability in a dynamic global retail environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate closely with engineers, system administrators, and other key stakeholders to support critical data-driven projects.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Database Management & Performance Tuning:
Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (primarily SQL Server, with potential exposure to MySQL and PostgreSQL).
Monitor and optimize database performance, including query tuning, indexing, and configuration adjustments.
SQL Replication, Backup & Recovery:
Manage SQL Replication processes, including selecting appropriate replication methods and maintaining them.
Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and system availability.
Data Migration:
Plan and execute data migrations, including upgrading DBMS versions and transferring data between systems.
SSRS & Analysis Services:
Maintain and administer SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and have knowledge of Analysis Services and Power BI.
Cloud Management:
Administer cloud databases (Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL, Databricks) to ensure high availability and performance.
Experience Needed:
Experience with SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Databricks (release & builds).
Monitoring, and maintaining databases within the Azure cloud environment (Azure SQL/ Cloud hosted SQL servers).
GitHub experience – setup/release/builds (included structured releasing for both teams)
Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) are highly desirable.
Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment - ideally within the eCommerce / Retail industry (but not essential).
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The SQL Database Administrator position is now open for candidates interested in the Database Administrator sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Database Administrator is a plus.