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Database Administrator
Posted 14 days ago
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Temporary Database Administrator
Nottingham
Full-time, 8:30am - 5:00pm
£12.21 per hour
Tempory ongoing until christmas
SF Recruitment are looking for a strong administration with attention to detail to support on this big data project.
Our client is movig their systems and need extra hands to support ensuring all the data moves over correctly.
Typical Duties:
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Accurately input and update data into internal systems and databases.
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Check and verify information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
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Maintain and organise digital and paper records.
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Handle confidential information in line with company policies.
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Respond to queries relating to data entry and records.
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Assist with general administrative tasks as needed (filing, scanning, correspondence).
If you are immediately available and interested in this role, apply today with your latest CV!
Database Administrator
Posted 13 days ago
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**Database Administrator (DBA)**
Leidos is seeking an experienced Database
(DBA) to be part of a team supporting and maintaining an IT service management tool (ServiceNow) for a large organisation. This role requires hands-on experience with database administration, optimization, and disaster recovery planning. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring database stability, security, and performance, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data integrity and system efficiency. This role requires a daily in-office presence.
Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people and our community. Our mission and our values guide the way we do business. The foundation of our Leidos culture is our Values, Beliefs and Expectations by which we select, recognise and reward employees. They create the environment that drives us toward our mission.
Passionate about customer success by being determined to understand and respond to our customers' needs as if they were our own. United as a team, we are bound together by our conviction that ethics and integrity is core to how we operate.
Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Candidate must be eligible to undergo security clearance (DV).
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Database Administration & Maintenance: Provide technical support for MariaDB (MySQL) databases, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
+ Backup & Disaster Recovery: Implement regular database backups to allow for efficient data recovery in the event of system failures.
+ Monitoring & Performance Optimization: Track system performance and identify bottlenecks affecting database efficiency and data integrity.
+ Incident & Problem Management: Troubleshoot database-related incidents and implement proactive solutions to minimize downtime.
+ Capacity Planning: Monitor and forecast database storage and performance needs, ensuring scalability.
+ Upgrades & Patch Management: Plan and execute major database upgrades and periodic patching to maintain system stability.
+ Database Logging & Monitoring: Configure and manage database logs for integration into a SIEM (Security information and event management) solution for monitoring and security compliance.
+ High Availability & Failover Management: Monitor, maintain and orchestrate manual failover and failback procedures to maintain uptime.
+ Automation & Scripting: Develop scripts using SQL, Bash, or Python to automate database maintenance and monitoring tasks.
+ Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Maintain database build and upgrade documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for the team.
+ Testing & Validation Support: Assist testing teams with execution of test scripts for database validation and performance assessment.
**You will have:**
+ Proven experience as a Database Administrator (DBA)
+ Expertise in MariaDB or other relational databases (MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server).
+ Experience with backup and disaster recovery strategies for databases.
+ Knowledge of database tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
+ Understanding of networking protocols relevant to databases (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing).
+ Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) tools, preferably ServiceNow.
+ Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
+ Knowledge of ITIL/ITSM principles and best practices.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
**Desirable Skills:**
+ Familiarity with security frameworks such as CIS benchmarks or ISO 27001.
+ Hands-on experience with high availability clustering and replication.
+ Familiarity with virtualization technologies.
+ Experience with automated patch management in database environments.
+ ServiceNow environment experience is desirable.
+ Experience of transitioning systems to service.
**WHAT DO WE DO FOR YOU?**
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
- Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
-Dynamic Working
**Commitment to Diversity:**
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
**Who We Are:**
Leidos UK & EUROPE ( - we work to make theworldsafer,healthier,andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience.
Leidosis agrowing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
**What Makes Us Different:**
Purpose:you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can _inspire_ change.
Collaboration:having _flexibility_ to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs andours.
People:Leidos _empowers_ people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by _enabling growthwhilst developing_ . We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to _be inspired_ and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plan that enhance your future.
At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."
If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2. good. You'll fit right in.
**Original Posting:**
At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."
If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2. good. You'll fit right in.
**Pay Range:**
£47,500.00-£60,900.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
Database Administrator
Posted 3 days ago
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This Database Administratorrole is offered by a leading organisation in the technology and data services sector and is designed for graduates or early-career professionals looking to begin a career in database management and administration. As a Database Administrator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the organisations databases, supporting busines.
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Senior Database Administrator
Posted 3 days ago
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Senior Database Administrator
- Hybrid working: Only 2 days per week onsite in Southampton
- Salary: 65,000 + bonus
- Benefits: Pension, healthcare, career development
- Career growth: Genuine opportunities to progress within a world-class tech company
Are you an experienced SQL Server expert looking for your next big challenge?
Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Senior DBA , working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases in a 24/7 environment
- Optimise database and application performance
- Manage backup and recovery policies and procedures
- Implement robust database security measures
- Create, maintain, and monitor SQL scripts and processes
- Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to solve complex challenges
What we're looking for:
- 5+ years' experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases
- Strong T-SQL programming skills
- Experience with database replication and Availability Groups
- Proven problem-solving ability and a track record of meeting deadlines
- Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration
Desirable skills (not essential, but a big plus):
- SSAS, SSRS, SSIS
- Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, SNS
- AWS or Azure database management
If you're ready to join a company that challenges limits, delivers excellence, and offers a truly rewarding career path, we want to hear from you.
If you have the skills required then please send your CV to (url removed)
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Snr Database Administrator
Posted 9 days ago
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Snr Database Administrator, Bedford, MK43
NB: Hybrid working available but must be commutable to Bedford MK43.
Reactive Recruitment are proud to be working with one of the UKs leading distribution companies. Due to expansion, their specialist freight forwarding division are looking for a Database Administrator to work in a hybrid capacity.
Overview:
- To create and manage all aspects of master data for all clients and suppliers on their in-house and Oracle systems to enable timely & accurate client billing and supplier payment entries
- To maintain all billing, supplier, collection/delivery account information and tariff information in their in-house system and create new records as per the requirements of operations and commercial teams
- Master Data Controller (Database Administrator) is responsible to work with IT suppliers (internal & external) and approve any system developments that impact the delivery of billing/payment information
- To oversee a small team of Finance Administrators responsible for master data tasks
Requirements:
- Experience with Oracle advantageous
- Team leader experience/qualities overseeing a small team is also advantageous
- Intermediate level with Excel including spreadsheets etc
- Excellent communication skills important for leasing with internal and external contacts
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Solid PC literacy with all MS programmes
In return:
- A starting salary of £27,000pa
- An excellent list of corporate benefits including pension
- A fantastic career path working with a market leading international business
- Hybrid working
- Hours are 37.5 per week – working 0830am to 1630pm Monday to Friday
For more information about this exciting and rewarding Snr Database Administrator career, please APPLY TODAY.
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Database Administrator, Snr Database Administrator, Database Administrator Lead, Master Data Controller, Bedford, MK43.
Database Administrator (PostgreSQL)
Posted 14 days ago
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Join Edenred Paytech as a PostgreSQL DBA
Location: UK-based | Type: Full-time | Cloud-first, innovation-driven
Edenred Paytech is on a mission to transform how we manage data—securely, scalably, and smartly. As we accelerate our cloud adoption journey, we’re looking for a PostgreSQL Database Administrator to help modernise our database estate and lead high-impact migrations from Oracle to Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL.
This is a hands-on, high-visibility role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings deep technical expertise, and enjoys collaborating across architecture, development, and DevOps teams. If you're passionate about PostgreSQL and cloud-native solutions, this is your opportunity to shape the future of data infrastructure at a leading fintech.
What You’ll Do
- p>Manage and optimise PostgreSQL databases hosted on Amazon Aurora, ensuring performance, scalability, and resilience
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Support the migration of mission-critical Oracle workloads to Aurora PostgreSQL, applying best practices for performance and reliability
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Work across multi-engine environments including Oracle (on-prem Exadata and AWS RDS), MySQL, MariaDB, and SQL Server within AWS
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Design and implement schemas, partitioning strategies, indexing, and replication for high-throughput systems
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Enforce security standards aligned with PCI DSS and regulatory frameworks—user management, encryption, auditing
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Ensure availability and recovery through robust backup strategies, disaster recovery planning, and HA configurations
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Deploy monitoring and diagnostics using advanced tooling to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in real time
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Collaborate cross-functionally with DevOps, developers, and architects to align database infrastructure with business goals
What You Bring
Essential Skills
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Proven experience as a PostgreSQL DBA in production environments (Aurora PostgreSQL preferred)
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Strong track record of migrating Oracle workloads to PostgreSQL, including performance tuning and schema redesign
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Deep understanding of PostgreSQL internals—MVCC, vacuuming, replication, clustering, indexing
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Expertise in query optimisation, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
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Hands-on experience with AWS services: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM
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Solid grasp of database security principles and compliance frameworks
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Experience implementing robust backup and recovery strategies
Desirable Extras
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Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
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Experience with monitoring platforms such as CloudWatch, Datadog, or similar
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Knowledge of replication tooling like AWS DMS or Oracle GoldenGate
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Exposure to CI/CD integration and DevOps collaboration for database automation
Why Edenred Paytech?
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Be part of a cloud-first transformation using cutting-edge technologies
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Work in a collaborative, agile environment where your expertise shapes real outcomes
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Enjoy a culture that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning
Ready to energise your career and make your mark in cloud-native data engineering? Apply now and help us build the future of fintech—powered by PostgreSQL.
Senior Database Administrator
Posted 14 days ago
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Senior Database Administrator
- Hybrid working: Only 2 days per week onsite in Southampton
- Salary: 62,000 + bonus
- Benefits: Pension, healthcare, career development
- Career growth: Genuine opportunities to progress within a world-class tech company
Are you an experienced SQL Server expert looking for your next big challenge?
Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Senior DBA , working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases in a 24/7 environment
- Optimise database and application performance
- Manage backup and recovery policies and procedures
- Implement robust database security measures
- Create, maintain, and monitor SQL scripts and processes
- Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to solve complex challenges
What we're looking for:
- 5+ years' experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases
- Strong T-SQL programming skills
- Experience with database replication and Availability Groups
- Proven problem-solving ability and a track record of meeting deadlines
- Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration
Desirable skills (not essential, but a big plus):
- SSAS, SSRS, SSIS
- Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, SNS
- AWS or Azure database management
If you're ready to join a company that challenges limits, delivers excellence, and offers a truly rewarding career path, we want to hear from you.
If you have the skills required then please send your CV to (url removed)
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Senior Database Administrator
Posted 3 days ago
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Senior Database Administrator
- Hybrid working: Only 2 days per week onsite in Southampton
- Salary: 65,000 + bonus
- Benefits: Pension, healthcare, career development
- Career growth: Genuine opportunities to progress within a world-class tech company
Are you an experienced SQL Server expert looking for your next big challenge?
Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Senior DBA , working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases in a 24/7 environment
- Optimise database and application performance
- Manage backup and recovery policies and procedures
- Implement robust database security measures
- Create, maintain, and monitor SQL scripts and processes
- Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to solve complex challenges
What we're looking for:
- 5+ years' experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases
- Strong T-SQL programming skills
- Experience with database replication and Availability Groups
- Proven problem-solving ability and a track record of meeting deadlines
- Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration
Desirable skills (not essential, but a big plus):
- SSAS, SSRS, SSIS
- Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, SNS
- AWS or Azure database management
If you're ready to join a company that challenges limits, delivers excellence, and offers a truly rewarding career path, we want to hear from you.
If you have the skills required then please send your CV to (url removed)
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Database Administrator
Posted 10 days ago
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Job Description
Senior Database Administrator
- Hybrid working: Only 2 days per week onsite in Southampton
- Salary: 62,000 + bonus
- Benefits: Pension, healthcare, career development
- Career growth: Genuine opportunities to progress within a world-class tech company
Are you an experienced SQL Server expert looking for your next big challenge?
Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Senior DBA , working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases in a 24/7 environment
- Optimise database and application performance
- Manage backup and recovery policies and procedures
- Implement robust database security measures
- Create, maintain, and monitor SQL scripts and processes
- Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to solve complex challenges
What we're looking for:
- 5+ years' experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases
- Strong T-SQL programming skills
- Experience with database replication and Availability Groups
- Proven problem-solving ability and a track record of meeting deadlines
- Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration
Desirable skills (not essential, but a big plus):
- SSAS, SSRS, SSIS
- Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, SNS
- AWS or Azure database management
If you're ready to join a company that challenges limits, delivers excellence, and offers a truly rewarding career path, we want to hear from you.
If you have the skills required then please send your CV to (url removed)
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Database Administrator (PostgreSQL)
Posted 10 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Join Edenred Paytech as a PostgreSQL DBA
Location: UK-based | Type: Full-time | Cloud-first, innovation-driven
Edenred Paytech is on a mission to transform how we manage data—securely, scalably, and smartly. As we accelerate our cloud adoption journey, we’re looking for a PostgreSQL Database Administrator to help modernise our database estate and lead high-impact migrations from Oracle to Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL.
This is a hands-on, high-visibility role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings deep technical expertise, and enjoys collaborating across architecture, development, and DevOps teams. If you're passionate about PostgreSQL and cloud-native solutions, this is your opportunity to shape the future of data infrastructure at a leading fintech.
What You’ll Do
- p>Manage and optimise PostgreSQL databases hosted on Amazon Aurora, ensuring performance, scalability, and resilience
-
Support the migration of mission-critical Oracle workloads to Aurora PostgreSQL, applying best practices for performance and reliability
-
Work across multi-engine environments including Oracle (on-prem Exadata and AWS RDS), MySQL, MariaDB, and SQL Server within AWS
-
Design and implement schemas, partitioning strategies, indexing, and replication for high-throughput systems
-
Enforce security standards aligned with PCI DSS and regulatory frameworks—user management, encryption, auditing
/li> -
Ensure availability and recovery through robust backup strategies, disaster recovery planning, and HA configurations
-
Deploy monitoring and diagnostics using advanced tooling to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in real time
-
Collaborate cross-functionally with DevOps, developers, and architects to align database infrastructure with business goals
What You Bring
Essential Skills
-
Proven experience as a PostgreSQL DBA in production environments (Aurora PostgreSQL preferred)
-
Strong track record of migrating Oracle workloads to PostgreSQL, including performance tuning and schema redesign
-
Deep understanding of PostgreSQL internals—MVCC, vacuuming, replication, clustering, indexing
/li> -
Expertise in query optimisation, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
-
Hands-on experience with AWS services: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM
-
Solid grasp of database security principles and compliance frameworks
-
Experience implementing robust backup and recovery strategies
Desirable Extras
-
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
-
Experience with monitoring platforms such as CloudWatch, Datadog, or similar
-
Knowledge of replication tooling like AWS DMS or Oracle GoldenGate
-
Exposure to CI/CD integration and DevOps collaboration for database automation
Why Edenred Paytech?
-
Be part of a cloud-first transformation using cutting-edge technologies
-
Work in a collaborative, agile environment where your expertise shapes real outcomes
-
Enjoy a culture that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning
Ready to energise your career and make your mark in cloud-native data engineering? Apply now and help us build the future of fintech—powered by PostgreSQL.