Database Administrator

IT Database Administrator

An exciting new IT Database Administrator opportunity at DX!

All about you

You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We love team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.

About us

We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.

What will it feel like to be part of our team?

At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We'll give you all the responsibility you need to develop yourself as an adaptable leader; with plenty of challenges to keep your career growing. If you want to develop your career, DX will provide the training and the opportunities! In addition, you will work with passionate and supportive people who are focused on meeting the DX Delivered Exactly promise.

Role summary:

The Database Administrator role involves managing and optimizing MS SQL database systems to support their critical business applications. The ideal candidate will have experience with MS SQL, database management, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). This position offers a blend of office and remote work, with 2 days per week at their Liverpool Docks office and 3 days remote.

Key responsibilities

* Database Management: Maintain and oversee the organization’s database systems, ensuring they comply with data protection regulations and security protocols.

* Infrastructure Maintenance: Design, implement, and maintain a secure and robust MS SQL database infrastructure to support mission-critical applications and optimize database performance.

* Data Integrity: Ensure accuracy and integrity through stringent validation processes and proactive issue resolution.

* Strategic Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement comprehensive backup, disaster recovery, and data retention strategies.

* Capacity Planning: Assist in anticipating and accommodating growing data needs, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.

* Performance and Security: Monitor and enhance the performance, reliability, and security of the database systems, ensuring timely issue resolution.

* Support and Troubleshooting: Support and troubleshoot database-related issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

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Database Expertise: Proficiency in managing and optimizing MS SQL databases on premise and on Microsoft Azure.

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Technical Skills: MS SQL Server Management on premise and Azure Cloud, T-SQL, Python, Azure infrastructure, Spark, DataBricks, Airflow and dbt with element of Data Modelling (Star/Snowflake schemas).

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Performance Optimization: Proven ability to maintain high availability, performance, and security for database systems.

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Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot database and server issues efficiently.

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Strong adaptability to work in a challenging development environment.

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Experience: Ideally, 5-10 years of relevant experience in database administration.

* Cloud Experience: Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.

Personal Specifications:

* Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.

* Positive and self-motivated

* Communicates easily, as liaising with development team and other IT teams will be a vital attribute for the role.

* Approachable and excellent attention to detail.

Benefits:

* Competitive Rates of Pay

* Holidays: 25 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays

* Long Service Recognition scheme

* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

* Company Pension Scheme

* Life Assurance

* Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP

* DX Discounts Portal

* Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!

We look forward to hearing from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed