12 Database Administrators jobs in the United Kingdom

Senior SQL Server DBA

This is an exciting opportunity as a Senior SQL DBA to work for a company that encourages the development of your knowledge, skills and experience, which will allow you to thrive and prosper whilst working in a diverse, forward thinking and agile environment!

Hybrid Role

Central London Based

£110-140k package

Responsibilities include:

- Maintaining and supporting operations of SQL server databases.

- Installation of SQL server.

- Restoring/backing up + administrative tasks

- Tuning + troubleshooting

Skills Needed:

- Supporting the database solutions lifecycle form phases of design to installation

- Experience performing backups, troubleshooting etc

- Experience of daytime and on call shifts

- Database administration experience with SQL server

- Knowledge of HA and DR

- Automation with the use of scripting languages (e.g Powershell)

- Experience in SQL Server in MS Azure

If you would like to know more about this SQL DBA role, please apply now!

Senior SQL Server DBA

This is an exciting opportunity as a Senior SQL DBA to work for a company that encourages the development of your knowledge, skills and experience, which will allow you to thrive and prosper whilst working in a diverse, forward thinking and agile environment!

Hybrid Role

Central London Based

£110-140k package

Responsibilities include:

- Maintaining and supporting operations of SQL server databases.

- Installation of SQL server.

- Restoring/backing up + administrative tasks

- Tuning + troubleshooting

Skills Needed:

- Supporting the database solutions lifecycle form phases of design to installation

- Experience performing backups, troubleshooting etc

- Experience of daytime and on call shifts

- Database administration experience with SQL server

- Knowledge of HA and DR

- Automation with the use of scripting languages (e.g Powershell)

- Experience in SQL Server in MS Azure

If you would like to know more about this SQL DBA role, please apply now!

Senior SQL Server DBA

This is an exciting opportunity as a Senior SQL DBA to work for a company that encourages the development of your knowledge, skills and experience, which will allow you to thrive and prosper whilst working in a diverse, forward thinking and agile environment!

Hybrid Role

Central London Based

£110-140k package

Responsibilities include:

- Maintaining and supporting operations of SQL server databases.

- Installation of SQL server.

- Restoring/backing up + administrative tasks

- Tuning + troubleshooting

Skills Needed:

- Supporting the database solutions lifecycle form phases of design to installation

- Experience performing backups, troubleshooting etc

- Experience of daytime and on call shifts

- Database administration experience with SQL server

- Knowledge of HA and DR

- Automation with the use of scripting languages (e.g Powershell)

- Experience in SQL Server in MS Azure

If you would like to know more about this SQL DBA role, please apply now!

Senior SQL Server DBA

This is an exciting opportunity as a Senior SQL DBA to work for a company that encourages the development of your knowledge, skills and experience, which will allow you to thrive and prosper whilst working in a diverse, forward thinking and agile environment!

Hybrid Role

Central London Based

£110-140k package

Responsibilities include:

- Maintaining and supporting operations of SQL server databases.

- Installation of SQL server.

- Restoring/backing up + administrative tasks

- Tuning + troubleshooting

Skills Needed:

- Supporting the database solutions lifecycle form phases of design to installation

- Experience performing backups, troubleshooting etc

- Experience of daytime and on call shifts

- Database administration experience with SQL server

- Knowledge of HA and DR

- Automation with the use of scripting languages (e.g Powershell)

- Experience in SQL Server in MS Azure

If you would like to know more about this SQL DBA role, please apply now!

Contracts & Database Administrator, either located at Salford or Wymondham

Why Marlowe Fire & Security?

As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver excellence—from the initial design to long-term maintenance. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we empower them with the tools they need to succeed. With Marlowe Fire & Security, you will enjoy a vibrant company culture, career progression opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, vehicle allowance, and more!

Basic Salary – upto £25,000 per annum depending on experience

Pension, Life Assurance & much more. – Please see our generous remuneration packages below

Marlowe Fire & Security’s Contracts & Database Administrators

Play an essential role in providing an effective and professional service to all our Marlowe Fire & Security Customers, acting as a single point of contact for New Contract Sales. Providing excellent Customer Service as an administrative support for both internal & external customers. The role requires a proactive approach and excellent personal interaction to support the Administration Supervisor to ensure process adherence for new contract sales & mobilisation across multiple customer requirements in line with our Customer Charter.

• Establish and implement the sales process for new contracts, providing mobilisation support to the administration team as directed by the Administration Supervisor.
• Collaborate closely with National Account Managers to align with customer expectations and ensure internal SLAs and the monthly PPM scheduling deadline (15th of each month) are consistently met for new contracts.
• Maintain clear and accurate customer records in Cash and the customer portal, clearly outlining next steps and associated timelines.
• Take a proactive approach to managing customer workloads, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of services.
• Review, prioritise, and respond to customer enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate with internal teams to facilitate timely and effective responses to customer needs, ensuring all work is completed in line with agreed SLAs.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with both internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Validate mobilisation upload sheets and communicate key information to the Administration Supervisor, Administration Manager, Operations Manager, and Customer Service Manager to support successful onboarding and customer satisfaction.
• Liaise with internal customer service teams to address enquiries and provide accurate information to clients.
• Analyse customer requests and collaborate with internal teams to share best practices and drive service improvements.
• Identify and report any process inefficiencies or risks to the Administration Supervisor, contributing to continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
• Prepare and submit customer reports as required, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
• Ensure all incoming calls are answered within three rings and all emails are responded to within agreed timeframes to uphold service standards.

Requirements

Who We’re Looking For

Marlowe Fire & Security consider our people our greatest asset. All we ask is that every Team Member take pride in what they do and demonstrate commitment to delivering the highest level of service to both external and internal customers. Therefore, in addition to having all the usual attributes of a great Marlowe Fire & Security employee, such as; a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, well presented and professional at all times, ability to work alone and as part of a team…. For this specific opportunity, we are looking for candidates who offer:

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to managing workload and delivering results.
• Capable of working independently, demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Proven ability to demonstrate excellent administrative skills with accuracy and efficiency.
• Customer-focused, skilled at resolving customer inquiries promptly and effectively to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and utilise data to support decision-making.
• Consistently exhibits professionalism, resilience, and adaptability in dynamic work environments.
• Experienced in data manipulation using Microsoft Excel and other relevant software tools.
• Possesses strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Adept at managing multiple priorities simultaneously through a structured and methodical approach.
• Experience working with customer portals and related digital platforms.

Benefits

Our Commitment to Attracting, Rewarding & Retaining Talent

At Marlowe Fire & Security Group, we understand the pivotal role that fair compensation plays in the success of our team. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing exceptional remuneration packages that not only address the challenges of today’s economic landscape, but also include comprehensive benefits and incentives designed to enhance the well-being and prospects of our employees, making their everyday lives more enjoyable and secure.

• Competitive Basic Salary up to £5,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Royal London Pension Plan to support your long-term financial security.
• Life Assurance Cover valued at four times your salary, providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Paid Annual Leave including standard holidays at 22 days plus bank holidays, to help you recharge.
• Extra Annual Leave with an additional day off for every full year of service, up to 25 days—rewarding your loyalty.
• Paid Candidate Referral Scheme offering up to £1 00 per successful referral, with no limit on the number of referrals.
• Dedicated Mental Health & Well-being Program to support your overall health and resilience.
• Employee Recognition Scheme that values and rewards your contributions.
• Clear Development and Progression Pathways to help you grow and advance your career.
• Convenient, Free, Secure On-site Parking for a stress-free commute.

A Little More About Marlowe Fire & Security Group

We proudly operate across the nation, serving a wide range of industries in both commercial and domestic settings. Our goal is to provide fire and security solutions tailored to the specific needs of our customers. Each of our solutions is crafted to meet the unique compliance standards of the industries we serve, helping them ensure site security and protect their teams. We also enjoy the advantage of being part of a larger group within the Fire Protection, Security & Building Management Systems sector. This collaboration allows us to share best practices, access development academies, and leverage Human Resource expertise, all contributing to continuous improvement in this vital service industry.

Our Commitment : We are large enough to provide comprehensive, industry-leading solutions, yet small enough to deliver a personal and caring service to each client.

Our Businesses Include:

• Alarm Communications acl.uk.com/careers
• Clymac clymac.co.uk/careers
• FAFS Fire & Security fafsfireandsecurity.com/careers
• Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression marlowefireandsecurity.com/vacancies/
• Morgan Fire Protection morganfire.co.uk/recruitment/
• Marlowe Smoke Control marlowe-aov.co.uk/careers/
• Marlowe Fire & Security marlowefireandsecurity.com/vacancies/

Equal Opportunities

At Marlowe Fire & Security Group, we cultivate a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive environment where everyone can truly be themselves. We celebrate individuality and believe that a culture of inclusion helps us better serve our customers and innovate as a team. Our commitment to equal opportunities means we're here to support you—if you need any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, just let us know. Together, we can create a workplace where everyone thrives.

Right to Work

Regrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship.

If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered.

Contracts & Database Administrator, either located at Salford or Wymondham

Why Marlowe Fire & Security?

As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver excellence—from the initial design to long-term maintenance. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we empower them with the tools they need to succeed. With Marlowe Fire & Security, you will enjoy a vibrant company culture, career progression opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, vehicle allowance, and more!

Basic Salary – upto £25,000 per annum depending on experience

Pension, Life Assurance & much more. – Please see our generous remuneration packages below

Marlowe Fire & Security’s Contracts & Database Administrators

Play an essential role in providing an effective and professional service to all our Marlowe Fire & Security Customers, acting as a single point of contact for New Contract Sales. Providing excellent Customer Service as an administrative support for both internal & external customers. The role requires a proactive approach and excellent personal interaction to support the Administration Supervisor to ensure process adherence for new contract sales & mobilisation across multiple customer requirements in line with our Customer Charter.

• Establish and implement the sales process for new contracts, providing mobilisation support to the administration team as directed by the Administration Supervisor.
• Collaborate closely with National Account Managers to align with customer expectations and ensure internal SLAs and the monthly PPM scheduling deadline (15th of each month) are consistently met for new contracts.
• Maintain clear and accurate customer records in Cash and the customer portal, clearly outlining next steps and associated timelines.
• Take a proactive approach to managing customer workloads, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of services.
• Review, prioritise, and respond to customer enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate with internal teams to facilitate timely and effective responses to customer needs, ensuring all work is completed in line with agreed SLAs.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with both internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Validate mobilisation upload sheets and communicate key information to the Administration Supervisor, Administration Manager, Operations Manager, and Customer Service Manager to support successful onboarding and customer satisfaction.
• Liaise with internal customer service teams to address enquiries and provide accurate information to clients.
• Analyse customer requests and collaborate with internal teams to share best practices and drive service improvements.
• Identify and report any process inefficiencies or risks to the Administration Supervisor, contributing to continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
• Prepare and submit customer reports as required, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
• Ensure all incoming calls are answered within three rings and all emails are responded to within agreed timeframes to uphold service standards.

Requirements

Who We’re Looking For

Marlowe Fire & Security consider our people our greatest asset. All we ask is that every Team Member take pride in what they do and demonstrate commitment to delivering the highest level of service to both external and internal customers. Therefore, in addition to having all the usual attributes of a great Marlowe Fire & Security employee, such as; a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, well presented and professional at all times, ability to work alone and as part of a team…. For this specific opportunity, we are looking for candidates who offer:

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to managing workload and delivering results.
• Capable of working independently, demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Proven ability to demonstrate excellent administrative skills with accuracy and efficiency.
• Customer-focused, skilled at resolving customer inquiries promptly and effectively to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and utilise data to support decision-making.
• Consistently exhibits professionalism, resilience, and adaptability in dynamic work environments.
• Experienced in data manipulation using Microsoft Excel and other relevant software tools.
• Possesses strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Adept at managing multiple priorities simultaneously through a structured and methodical approach.
• Experience working with customer portals and related digital platforms.

Benefits

Our Commitment to Attracting, Rewarding & Retaining Talent

At Marlowe Fire & Security Group, we understand the pivotal role that fair compensation plays in the success of our team. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing exceptional remuneration packages that not only address the challenges of today’s economic landscape, but also include comprehensive benefits and incentives designed to enhance the well-being and prospects of our employees, making their everyday lives more enjoyable and secure.

• Competitive Basic Salary up to £5,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Royal London Pension Plan to support your long-term financial security.
• Life Assurance Cover valued at four times your salary, providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Paid Annual Leave including standard holidays at 22 days plus bank holidays, to help you recharge.
• Extra Annual Leave with an additional day off for every full year of service, up to 25 days—rewarding your loyalty.
• Paid Candidate Referral Scheme offering up to £1 00 per successful referral, with no limit on the number of referrals.
• Dedicated Mental Health & Well-being Program to support your overall health and resilience.
• Employee Recognition Scheme that values and rewards your contributions.
• Clear Development and Progression Pathways to help you grow and advance your career.
• Convenient, Free, Secure On-site Parking for a stress-free commute.

A Little More About Marlowe Fire & Security Group

We proudly operate across the nation, serving a wide range of industries in both commercial and domestic settings. Our goal is to provide fire and security solutions tailored to the specific needs of our customers. Each of our solutions is crafted to meet the unique compliance standards of the industries we serve, helping them ensure site security and protect their teams. We also enjoy the advantage of being part of a larger group within the Fire Protection, Security & Building Management Systems sector. This collaboration allows us to share best practices, access development academies, and leverage Human Resource expertise, all contributing to continuous improvement in this vital service industry.

Our Commitment : We are large enough to provide comprehensive, industry-leading solutions, yet small enough to deliver a personal and caring service to each client.

Our Businesses Include:

• Alarm Communications acl.uk.com/careers
• Clymac clymac.co.uk/careers
• FAFS Fire & Security fafsfireandsecurity.com/careers
• Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression marlowefireandsecurity.com/vacancies/
• Morgan Fire Protection morganfire.co.uk/recruitment/
• Marlowe Smoke Control marlowe-aov.co.uk/careers/
• Marlowe Fire & Security marlowefireandsecurity.com/vacancies/

Equal Opportunities

At Marlowe Fire & Security Group, we cultivate a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive environment where everyone can truly be themselves. We celebrate individuality and believe that a culture of inclusion helps us better serve our customers and innovate as a team. Our commitment to equal opportunities means we're here to support you—if you need any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, just let us know. Together, we can create a workplace where everyone thrives.

Right to Work

Regrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship.

If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered.

About us
Over the last 18 years, we have helped over a million satisfied customers move and manage their money. Our award-winning product portfolio allows our customers to make low-cost multi-currency payments across various payment products. From travel money to transfers, currency hedging, to expense management, we are focused on a single goal of making it easy for our customers to manage and move their money. 

As a business, we are committed to delivering value to our customers through the combination of advanced payments technology and personal expert service. We’re doing this by hiring exceptional people and are now looking for a Senior Database Administrator to join our team.

Within our offices in London, Chester and Los Angeles and Europe, Equals comprises of three business lines and brands - Equals Money, FairFX and CardOneMoney. You will join a very close-knit, talented and supportive team from various backgrounds who believe that bringing different perspectives together helps us understand our customers' needs. United, by one thing, making money management straightforward and cost-effective for our customers. 

About the role

We’re hiring a pragmatic Senior Database Administrator to own the health, performance and reliability of our fleet of ~50 Aurora MySQL clusters . You’ll work closely with engineering to keep systems running smoothly — ensuring backups and alarms are configured, capacity is right-sized, and maintenance windows and failover procedures are tested. Day-to-day you’ll profile and optimise slow queries, review and add indexes, rewrite problematic SQL, and drive performance tuning and schema-change best practices. You’ll also automate routine checks, maintain runbooks for incidents and recovery, and partner with teams to plan migrations, capacity growth and long-term improvements.

About you

We believe that certain skills are essential in order to be successful in this role and these are detailed below. You may not have all the other skills we have outlined as desirable, we understand that and will still welcome your application. We will carry out individual interviews for shortlisted candidates and assess who is best suited for the role after we have discussed everything with you.

Responsibilities  

• Monitor cluster health and alerts (CloudWatch / Performance Insights / slow-query), investigate anomalies and act on incidents.

• Diagnose and optimise slow queries and problematic transactions: use EXPLAIN, rewrite queries, and add/remove indexes as needed.

• Ensure backups, snapshots and PITR are configured and tested; maintain and exercise recovery/runbook procedures.

• Perform capacity planning, sizing and maintenance (patches, minor version upgrades, failover drills) to keep performance and availability targets.

• Automate routine checks and reports (index coverage, long-running queries, replica lag, space usage) and produce actionable recommendations for engineering teams.

Essential Skills

• Strong practical experience with MySQL / Aurora MySQL administration at production scale (schema design, replication, failover).

• Proven ability to profile and tune queries and indexes (EXPLAIN, slow-query analysis, query rewriting).

• Solid knowledge of backup & recovery strategies for Aurora (snapshots, continuous backups/PITR) and tested restore experience.

• Experience with monitoring and alerting for databases (CloudWatch, Performance Insights, slow-query logs) and acting on alarms.

• Comfortable scripting/automation (Bash, Python, or similar) to build health checks, runbooks and operational tooling; good Linux fundamentals.

• A role model for our values:

  • Make it happen

  • Succeed together

  • Be the customer 

  • Go beyond

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with MySQL tooling such as pt-query-digest / Percona Toolkit, ProxySQL, or similar performance/management tools.

• AWS experience or certification (Aurora/RDS internals, KMS for encryption, IAM, multi-AZ/Global DB setups).
  

Our investment in you
We welcome people into Equals and desire to grow and develop our talented teams. We believe in teamwork and celebrating our successes. We strive to embrace our values. We want to put you in the driving seat of your career and achieve your full potential through growth opportunities and developmental support. 

When you join Equals, we aim to help you to get more out of your career. We will also offer you the following benefits;

Benefits

1. A competitive salary benchmarked against a peer group.

2. 25 days holiday per year + your birthday off

3. Opportunities for progression, development and learning new skills - £250 towards the cost of learning & development. 

4. Free onsite Nuffield Health gym & pool (London) and discounted gym membership elsewhere

5. GetActive with Aviva - Health and Wellbeing discounts on services and products

6. Interbank currency rates on travel money and international transfers.

7. Bupa Private Healthcare

8. Free Eye Test and £50 up to the cost of glasses

9. EAP Service - Mental Health Services

10. Life Assurance Policy - x3 annual salary

11. Contributory pension scheme

12. Cycle to Work Scheme

13. Season Ticket Loans

14. Enhanced Parental Policies

15. Complimentary tea, coffee, soft drinks and fruit

16. We operate a hybrid working arrangement where possible

Where possible we offer the opportunity to work flexibly and the opportunity to balance some remote working with time in the office collaborating, taking part in events and developing the social connections that make working with us rewarding.

Equals strives to create a workplace where we can all be ourselves. We believe in inclusion, equality and the power of diversity, so you'll be encouraged to bring your unique perspectives and experiences, and help us understand what you need to do your best work.