Database Administrator (DBA)
Core
Manage and maintain PostgreSQL databases in Azure Flexible Server to ensure integrity, availability, performance, and security for critical justice systems.
Role type
Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL)
Builds
Resilient, compliant, and optimized operational case working systems for UK government justice departments
Domain
Public sector / UK Government / Justice Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
PostgreSQL administration, Azure Flexible Server, performance tuning, incident resolution, data governance, SQL query optimization, capacity planning, access control management, compliance with UK GDPR
Preferred skills
Experience with Microsoft Fabric, knowledge of JSONB-heavy workloads, familiarity with Dynatrace
Technologies
PostgreSQL, Azure Flexible Server, Microsoft Fabric, Dynatrace
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain PostgreSQL databases on Azure Flexible Server; Provide BAU support for production incidents including performance degradation and outages; Monitor database performance and diagnose bottlenecks; Tune SQL queries and optimize schema design; Implement and manage access controls aligning with Government security policies; Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC