Job Description
Job description
Database Administrator
About People’s Partnership:
At the heart of our not-for-profit organisation is a commitment and a motivation to make the future-saving experience a simple one for our members. We champion fairness and simplicity, not profit-chasing. Imagine a financial adventure where everyone's a winner, fuelled by our exceptional service and brought to life by the fantastic individuals who work for us. We're a diverse employer with a flexible, hybrid working approach, ensuring everyone gets the opportunity to come to work and be the best version of themselves.
What you'll be doing:
Develop, maintain, and optimise a robust IT Database function that supports the group's operations by managing cloud-based and on-premises SQL Server databases. Ensure seamless data access, performance, security, and compliance across Azure platforms (PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS) and on-premises environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cloud engineers, security specialists, and architects, to ensure effective database management. Lead projects independently from start to finish and maintain up-to-date documentation.
• Manage and monitor databases distributed across different Azure regions and availability zones, ensuring optimal data replication and failover management.
• Develop and maintain automated data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Logic Apps for seamless data movement and transformations.
• Review SQL Code for performance issues, suggesting and implementing optimisation strategies.
• Implement and maintain robust backup and recovery strategies for cloud and on-premises databases
What we’re looking for:
• Significant experience working in SQL environments, including database design, optimisation, and management (SQL Server 2019+)
• Advanced expertise in Azure SQL and Azure SQL Managed Instances with a focus on performance tuning, HA, and DR.
• Strong skills in SQL troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and T-SQL query development.
• Proficient in PowerShell, Azure CLI, and automation for administrative efficiency
• Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines management
• In-depth understanding of database security, encryption, and auditing
What you can expect from us:
• Generous pension contributions with an employer contribution of up to 14%
• Real living wage
• Income protection, critical illness cover & death in service insurance
• Employee healthcare
• Parental and adoption leave
• Learning & development opportunities and study support
• Travel season ticket loans
• Subsidised restaurant in our Crawley office
• Volunteering days and charity payroll giving
• Onsite gym
• Ride-to-Work scheme
• Social clubs and events
Disability Statement
People's Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We are committed to treating all our people (and all who apply for a role at People's Partnership) equally and enabling them to perform at their best and demonstrate what they have to offer. We are a disability committed employer, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made to our recruitment process (application, selection assessments where relevant, and interview) to enable you to show us the best “you”.
Database Administrator
About People’s Partnership:
At the heart of our not-for-profit organisation is a commitment and a motivation to make the future-saving experience a simple one for our members. We champion fairness and simplicity, not profit-chasing. Imagine a financial adventure where everyone's a winner, fuelled by our exceptional service and brought to life by the fantastic individuals who work for us. We're a diverse employer with a flexible, hybrid working approach, ensuring everyone gets the opportunity to come to work and be the best version of themselves.
What you'll be doing:
Develop, maintain, and optimise a robust IT Database function that supports the group's operations by managing cloud-based and on-premises SQL Server databases. Ensure seamless data access, performance, security, and compliance across Azure platforms (PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS) and on-premises environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cloud engineers, security specialists, and architects, to ensure effective database management. Lead projects independently from start to finish and maintain up-to-date documentation.
• Manage and monitor databases distributed across different Azure regions and availability zones, ensuring optimal data replication and failover management.
• Develop and maintain automated data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Logic Apps for seamless data movement and transformations.
• Review SQL Code for performance issues, suggesting and implementing optimisation strategies.
• Implement and maintain robust backup and recovery strategies for cloud and on-premises databases
What we’re looking for:
• Significant experience working in SQL environments, including database design, optimisation, and management (SQL Server 2019+)
• Advanced expertise in Azure SQL and Azure SQL Managed Instances with a focus on performance tuning, HA, and DR.
• Strong skills in SQL troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and T-SQL query development.
• Proficient in PowerShell, Azure CLI, and automation for administrative efficiency
• Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines management
• In-depth understanding of database security, encryption, and auditing
What you can expect from us:
• Generous pension contributions with an employer contribution of up to 14%
• Real living wage
• Income protection, critical illness cover & death in service insurance
• Employee healthcare
• Parental and adoption leave
• Learning & development opportunities and study support
• Travel season ticket loans
• Subsidised restaurant in our Crawley office
• Volunteering days and charity payroll giving
• Onsite gym
• Ride-to-Work scheme
• Social clubs and events
Disability Statement
People's Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We are committed to treating all our people (and all who apply for a role at People's Partnership) equally and enabling them to perform at their best and demonstrate what they have to offer. We are a disability committed employer, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made to our recruitment process (application, selection assessments where relevant, and interview) to enable you to show us the best “you”.
💡 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 Crawley 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.
