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The Database Administrator will manage and administer Giacom’s database server environments. You will be responsible for day-to-day operations and environment monitoring, as well as remediation of legacy SQL database environments to ensure they remain on a supported version. You will troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues and propose continuous improvements to the database architecture.
Job Responsibility:
Manage and administer Giacom’s database server environments
Responsible for day-to-day operations and environment monitoring
Remediation of legacy SQL database environments to ensure they remain on a supported version
Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues
Propose continuous improvements to the database architecture
Installation and configuration of MySQL and SQL Server
Providing technical support for escalated issues and tickets
Work with development teams to translate requirements into technical specifications
Help to identify optimal database design, access strategies, and data integrity constraints
Proactively make recommendations and resolve technical system issues to improve database stability and performance
Maintain process and standards documentation
Backup and recovery of SQL database servers
To provide 2nd and 3rd line support for infrastructure-related tickets raised with the IT support desk
To work closely with the Support Team to ensure efficient, collaborative working in both project work and business-as-usual (BAU) activities
To provide scheduled out-of-hours support (paid) infrequently
Continually look for ways to improve the systems and services the department provides
Work with vendor support to maintain positive relationships with key suppliers and ensure that infrastructure procurement is managed correctly
Work with the knowledge base and communications to ensure work instructions and processes are documented clearly and that all activities that may impact end users are communicated effectively
Requirements:
Strong proficiency in MySQL 5.7/MySQL 8+ and SQL Server 2016+ database management, ideally gained from at least 3 years in a DBA role
Linux and shell scripting competence
Experience with HA technologies such as SQL Server Always On Availability Groups (AG), MySQL replication, ProxySQL and Percona XtraDB Cluster
Proficient in writing and optimising SQL statements
Understanding of MySQL’s underlying storage engines
Knowledge of de facto standards and best practices in MySQL and SQL Server
Understand the need to maintain up-to-date documentation
Nice to have:
Experience with PostgreSQL
Experience with physical and virtual infrastructure
Understanding of other SQL technologies
Familiarity with Cloud platforms, specifically AWS and Azure
Familiarity with AI tools to help support database management activities
What we offer:
Some flexible working
Investment in your future career with a variety of learning and development opportunities