SQL Database Administrator

Role Overview

You will be responsible for managing and maintaining our database systems, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability in a dynamic global retail environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate closely with engineers, system administrators, and other key stakeholders to support critical data-driven projects.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Database Management Performance Tuning:
Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (primarily SQL Server, with potential exposure to MySQL and PostgreSQL).
Monitor and optimize database performance, including query tuning, indexing, and configuration adjustments.
SQL Replication, Backup Recovery:
Manage SQL Replication processes, including selecting appropriate replication methods and maintaining them.
Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and system availability.
Data Migration:
Plan and execute data migrations, including upgrading DBMS versions and transferring data between systems.
SSRS Analysis Services:
Maintain and administer SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and have knowledge of Analysis Services and Power BI.
Cloud Management:
Administer cloud databases (Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL, Databricks) to ensure high availability and performance.
Experience Needed:

Experience with SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Databricks (release builds).
Monitoring, and maintaining databases within the Azure cloud environment (Azure SQL/ Cloud hosted SQL servers).
GitHub experience – setup/release/builds (included structured releasing for both teams)
Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) are highly desirable.
Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment - ideally within the eCommerce / Retail industry (but not essential). Read more