Database Administrator (MS SQL , SQL queries, Azure)
Core
Monitor, maintain, and optimize multi-database environments (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) to ensure availability, performance, and security for a digital platform serving vulnerable people in prisons and NHS trusts.
Role type
Database Administrator
Builds
Database infrastructure supporting a co-designed digital asset for service users and front-line staff
Domain
Healthcare and Social Services / Database Administration
Required skills
Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL/T-SQL, Query Performance Tuning, Stored Procedures, Index Management, Database Security, Database Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Azure familiarity, Java
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Azure, Java
Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain database environments; Ensure database availability, performance, reliability, and security; Perform database performance tuning and optimize SQL queries; Troubleshoot database-related incidents; Support application teams in resolving database issues; Manage database users, roles, and permissions; Implement and maintain database security standards; Investigate and resolve blocking or long-running queries; Participate in Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years experience)