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Our client, a large service provider within Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset, is looking to recruit a Database Administrator to join their diverse team where opportunities flow, and fresh ideas are welcomed based within Exeter. Are you an experienced Software Engineer seeking a new opportunity within a trusted and forward-thinking company? Do you want to apply your experience to a role where you can influence business processes?
Database Administrator Responsibilities
- Administration of databases including SQL Server, Oracle, and Progress - this could include taking backups, reviewing the efficiency of indexes, and maintaining User Acceptance, Training, or Development copies of the database to allow testing and development within the Department. Ensuring latest patches, hotfixes, and Service Packs are installed to ensure supported and secure.
- Receive, prioritise and escalate incidents when considered appropriate and necessary to maintain service level expectations - these could manifest into Emergency Changes (when the system is down), planned changes, or P1 Incidents, and could also lead to a PRB being created, to investigate the route cause (our ambition should always be to prevent any future tickets being raised for the same reason - if practical)
- Plan and undertake upgrades to critical platforms and support the transition of new and upgraded IT services into operational use - usually from other areas within IT i.e. as a result of a Project, but could be as a request from the Business e.g. annual Billing or new features being switched on
- Maintain knowledge and skill levels appropriate to this specialist area - could be via formal training course or self-investment in personal development Application Specialist Requirements
Database Administrator Requirements
- Educated to degree level standard or able to demonstrate working to degree level
- Experience with relevant operating systems, software, and infrastructure, including Microsoft Server, Azure, and AIX
- Experienced in Database Administration for SQL Server and Oracle
- Able to take personal responsibility to keep their business knowledge, IT governance, and technical skills up to date
- Demonstrate a strong customer service orientation, taking ownership to ensure the effective resolution of questions, requests, and issues by the appropriate team
Company Benefits:
- 26 days holiday allowance, rising to 30 days with service milestones plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working model, with the flexibility to work in the office and from home
- A discretionary Bonus
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- Access to the Company Sharesave Scheme
- Various health benefits
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Financial Support services
- Training and Development Opportunities
If you feel you have the right experience and attributes, please send us your application.
Recruitment Consultant: Lynsey Skinner
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