3 Database Administrator jobs in London

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. 

About the Role:

As a SQL Server Database Administrator, you’ll be at the heart of keeping our clients’ most critical systems running — fast, secure, and resilient. This isn’t just about maintaining databases; it’s about shaping how they perform today and scale for the future.

You’ll take ownership of performance tuning, production support, and database management across both production and non-production environments. From optimising queries and managing high availability to tightening security and driving automation, your expertise will make a tangible difference every day.

Beyond the technical delivery, you’ll also play a part in process improvement, knowledge sharing, and helping raise best practice standards within the DBA team — ensuring Sword continues to deliver database services our clients can rely on with confidence.

As the SQL Server Database Administrator, you will:

• Configure, maintain, and optimise a range of SQL Server environments to ensure performance, availability, and security.

• Monitor database health across production and non-production systems, proactively resolving performance bottlenecks and issues.
• Install, upgrade, and manage SQL Server database applications.
• Perform in-depth performance tuning, including query optimisation, index management, and resource analysis.
• Develop and implement robust database security processes, including access control and credential management.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot replication, log shipping, clustering, mirroring, and Always On Availability Groups.
• Refine and automate regular maintenance tasks such as backups, index rebuilds, and statistics updates.
• Deliver scheduled maintenance and release deployments, including occasional after-hours work.
• Review database architectures and provide guidance on SQL Server best practice.
• Maintain hands-on use of SQL Server monitoring tools and techniques.
• Research emerging database technologies and share insights through documentation, mentoring, and knowledge transfer.
• Track and document issues, changes, and resolutions to maintain clear, auditable records.
• Support database migrations, including on-prem to cloud transitions (Azure/AWS)

Requirements

• Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA, supporting both production and non-production environments.
• Expert knowledge of SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Strong skills in backup, restore, recovery models, and database security.
• Hands-on experience with high availability and disaster recovery configurations.
• Proficiency in T-SQL, with PowerShell scripting desirable.
• Knowledge of hardware and server configuration for database environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS – IaaS, PaaS, Managed Instances).
• Broader database experience (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) is an advantage.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to solve complex problems under pressure.

Benefits

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.  

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life.  In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: 

• Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. 
• Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.  We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. 
• A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more…. 

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. 

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

RBA Production Supervisor (Database Management)nLocation:

Coulport, near Helensburgh (Scotland - 20 minutes north of Helensburgh)nPackage:

Starting from £40,000 (Dependant on experience and suitability for the role)nWorking pattern:

Monday - Thursday (core hours) with opportunity to increase earnings through shifts and overtime, which will include occasional weekend working and shifts over 7-days.nPlease note, it is preferable that candidates have a recognised craft apprenticeship (Electrical or Mechanical) but we will also accept applications from candidates with an HND or a degree in an engineering type discipline plus relevant demonstrable experiencenReady to play your part?nAt AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?nThe

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Production Supervisor

is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations and database management of the production floor to ensure that manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. The role involves managing a team of production staff, ensuring quality standards are met, and achieving production targets within set deadlines.nWe are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure efficiency, and lead a team to meet performance goals. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for process improvement, experience with database management and the ability to thrive in a unionised environment.nIf you enjoy being focused on outputs and delivery, understand quality, safety, compliance, working to key performance indicators, then this role will be a great match for you.nKey Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Production ManagementnPlan, organise, and oversee production schedules to meet customer demands and deadlines.

Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed to optimise efficiency.

Database ManagementnMaintenance schedules

Equipment Database Management & Consumables control

Continuous ImprovementnImplement lean manufacturing principles and best practices.

Team SupervisionnAssign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on skills and workload.

Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and address concerns.

Quality AssurancenEnsure that all products meet quality standards and specifications.

Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to implement corrective actions.

Health and SafetynEnforce compliance with health and safety regulations on the production floor.

Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.

Resource ManagementnCoordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of resources.

Minimise waste and optimise the use of materials and equipment.

Reporting and DocumentationnMaintain accurate records of production data, including output, downtime, and efficiency.

Document and report any incidents, accidents, or equipment malfunctions.

Who are we looking for?nWe do need you to have the following:nStrong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Experience with Database management is essential

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:nGood understanding of production processes and equipment.

Knowledge of quality control standards and health and safety regulations.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in using production management software and tools.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:nAWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:nTime to recharge your batteries with 266 hours of annual leave.

Subsidised Transport Service to the site.

Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.

Employee Assistance Programme and on-site Occupational Health Services, which includes access to physiotherapy, GP, counselling support, financial advice.

A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)

Life Assurance

Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending

Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.

A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.

On-site canteen and re-furbished gymnasium.

Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work shifts (covering 24/7 and overtime including the weekends), so it's essential that you are flexible on working hours.n#LI-ZB

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