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Production DBA

Connells
Posted 20 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire LU7 0QU, England

Salary

£44,000 - £52,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a Production DBA to join our IT Systems Integration team in Leighton Buzzard, focusing on database management and support for the Connells Group.
  • Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in DBA roles, along with advanced T-SQL skills and a solid understanding of the Microsoft SQL Server stack.
  • The role offers an opportunity to work with talented professionals and engage with the latest technologies while ensuring data security and system integrity.
  • Salary details are not specified in the job description, but the position promises a challenging and rewarding environment for those looking to further their analytical knowledge.
  • Connells Group is committed to equal opportunity employment, welcoming applications from diverse candidates.
Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a Production DBA to join our IT Systems Integration team in Leighton Buzzard supporting our business and IT departments. This role will be an expansion to an already existing well established team of DBAs/Engineers and Analysts ready to support the Group’s expansion.You will be working with some very talented people who are always looking to move forward with the latest and greatest technology, this role will demand great attention to detail and an analytical mind-set. It will be a chance for someone who is looking to get into the data world or expand on their analytical knowledge and mind-set with a new challenge.Key Responsibility:
  • Managing and maintaining the Connells Group Database Environment.
  • Providing the Operations and Development teams with Production level SQL support.
  • Liaising with 3^rd parties to solve problems with bespoke systems.
  • Performing regular capacity management task and security auditing.
  • Maintain data security within the Database estate.
  • Documenting and implementing all SQL configuration change.
  • Implementing development applications change.
  • Enforcing group security controls and best practices.
  • Working closing with IT Development teams on troubleshooting Production systems.
Skills Required:
  • Excellent DBA skills with at least 3-5 years’ experience.
  • Advanced T-SQL skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of all Microsoft SQL Server stack (SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS).
  • Strong working knowledge of PowerShell.
  • Exposure to automation deployment tools such as Azure DevOps, OctopusDeploy.
  • Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, HADR (High Availability Disaster Recovery).
  • Good working knowledge of Windows Server Administration and specifically IS Administration.
Desirable Skills:
  • Ability to read and understand Programming languages: VB.NET & C# .NET.
  • Cloud services: Azure SaaS, PaaS, IaaS.
  • Applications Administration skills.
  • Experience with virtualization software: Hyper-V.
  • Degree-level qualification in computer-related discipline and/or professional qualification(s) (Microsoft).
Behaviours:
  • Understanding and focus on business outcomes.
  • Understanding and efficiency in collaboration, open communication and working with development teams.
  • Experience with systems and IT operations.
  • Confident within high pressure situations.
  • Working autonomously.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Team player & Flexible
Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK and as of March 2021 also encompasses Countrywide. Founded in 1936 and with a network of over 1,200 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions.Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.CF00447 

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