Database Administrator

Employment: Full-time Experience level: Mid-Senior Level Job Description Netcompany is looking for data-focused professionals with at least two years’ experience supporting production database environments to join our team on a permanent basis. You will take ownership of your work and contribute to keeping database services secure, reliable and resilient, while developing your skills on complex client projects. Key Responsibilities Support and maintain production databases, investigating incidents and resolving service issues. Monitor database health, availability and performance, identifying opportunities for improvement. Perform and validate database backups and restores, and support disaster recovery arrangements. Manage database access and implement changes through agreed security and change control processes. Maintain clear operational documentation and share knowledge with colleagues. Essential At least two years’ experience supporting production systems, including hands-on experience with relational databases in an administration, development or operations role. An enthusiasm for data and a commitment to learning and developing new skills. A logical, proactive approach, with the ability to take ownership of work and recognise when to seek support. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to a range of audiences and share knowledge with colleagues. Demonstrable problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, including identifying root causes and resolving database issues to maintain availability and efficient performance, supported by practical skills in query optimisation, index design and maintenance, and execution plan analysis. Demonstrable understanding of database schemas and design principles, including tables, relationships, keys, constraints and indexes. Demonstrable understanding of database high availability and disaster recovery approaches. Hands-on experience implementing database backup strategies, restoring databases and validating successful recovery, supported by a demonstrable understanding of recovery models. Familiarity with data migration approaches and tools, including extract, transform and load (ETL) processes. Demonstrable understanding of database access controls and the principle of least privilege. Ability to write and maintain reliable SQL and administrative scripts, and apply production changes safely through impact assessment, testing and rollback planning. Experience using monitoring tools to assess database health, availability and performance, investigate alerts and take appropriate action. Eligibility to obtain the security clearance required for the role. Qualifications Desirable Experience testing database code or administrative scripts, including unit testing where appropriate. Understanding of ITIL fundamentals, particularly incident, problem and change management. Experience working with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS. Experience supporting wider IT infrastructure. Additional Information Netcompany Academy Through our Netcompany Academy, we offer a diverse range of courses, seminars and certifications carefully curated to support your development. As you advance in your career, the Academy tailors its offerings to enhance your managerial skills, deepen your understanding of methodologies, hone your leadership abilities, and fine-tune your strategic acumen.  As you progress through the content, you’ll naturally take on more responsibility and network with your peers. Benefits include 25 days’ holiday Private Medical Health care via Vitality Pension contribution, Life Assurance Professional certifications supported as part of learning and development. A range of retail discounts to enhance your lifestyle, encompassing restaurants, supermarkets, travel, leisure activities and health and well-being services. Access to our Employee Resource Groups, our groups represent diverse backgrounds and provide a platform for colleagues to connect, learn, and support one another. Company information At Netcompany, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and our capacity for doing things differently. Our culture is built on fostering low bureaucracy, emphasizing high agility and promoting flexibility, enabling everyone to contribute their best. Our journey began in the UK with the acquisition of Hunter Macdonald in 2017. As one of Northern Europe's most accomplished IT companies, we have expanded our headcount globally to 7400+ employees and have offices in UK, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Holland and Vietnam. Netcompany is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process for anyone wishing to apply for a job with us. We operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme which means that we offer guaranteed interviews to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a role. Applicants are asked to opt in, so please let us know if you wish your application to be considered under this scheme. If you need any reasonable adjustments or extra support during the recruitment process, please contact us at reasonableadjustments@netcompany.com. #LI-RS1 Company Description Netcompany is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the UK, recognised for disrupting the marketplace and helping to transform the IT sector. We deliver IT Transformation and Delivery services to some of the most well-known organisations in the UK and can count 18% of the FTSE 100 as clients, delivering services across several different sectors. Netcompany have ambitious growth plans for the next few years and will continue to win and deliver multi-million-pound projects, offering a fantastic opportunity for all members of staff to grow with us and carve out a challenging, successful and rewarding career