SQL Server Database Administrator - Ascent Sourcing Ltd : Job Details

SQL Server Database Administrator

Our client is the UK’s leading provider of retail financial product data and has been pioneering financial comparison technology for over 35 years.

Their data is used by virtually every bank and building society in the UK, the Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Ombudsman Service, HM Treasury, Prudential Regulatory Authority and UK Finance.

The Role

They are looking for an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join the IT team to develop, maintain and extend their products primarily focusing on Databases and Web Services to ensure business continuity, security and the fulfilment of new business requirements.

The role will report to the Software Development Manager, working with the Lead DBA’s to fulfil the requirements of both internal and external customers.

The DBA will be responsible for:

• Maintenance of existing databases and associated infrastructure to ensure smooth operations.
• Developing software modules/databases to satisfy client requirements.
• Production and maintenance of documentation, including designs, data standards and procedures.
• Ongoing professional development in line with IT requirements

• Adhering to and challenging the development methodology (Coding standards, code reviews, unit testing etc.).

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• High attention to detail
• Proven experience of developing and managing databases within SQL Server (2014, 2017)
• Ability to understand complex problems and break them down into logical steps.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining quality
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• Good team worker with the ability to work unsupervised

Desirable:

• Proven experience in C#
• Database design skills
• Experience of Reporting Tools
• Experience of Data Warehousing
• Experience of working within the Agile development methodology.
• An understanding of financial products and services.

Hours

Full time 37.5 hrs per week Monday-Friday

Fully office based

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays + up to 3 days Long Service entitlement

• Birthday day off
• Enhanced Workplace Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme - free access to wellbeing and support tools
• GP24 - free unlimited 24/7 access to a GP
• Group Life Insurance
• Training and development opportunities
• Free car parking for all staff, two private car parks
• Electric vehicle charging points
• Locker rooms with showers and hairdryer
• Fully air-conditioned offices
• Free football car parking on Norwich City FC match days
• Monday Motivation - Free treats on Mondays
• Access to discounted local bus travel