Cloud Database Architect / DBA (Azure)

Advanced Demand Side Management Limited (ADSM), we are a leader in providing sustainable water management solutions to businesses across the UK. Our mission is to drive innovation in resource efficiency, leveraging data to optimize performance and reduce waste. As a key player in the sustainability space, we harness advanced technologies and data analytics to help our clients achieve their environmental goals while saving costs.

We are expanding our digital capabilities and are looking for a highly skilled Cloud Database Architect / DBA to manage our critical data systems, particularly those hosted on Azure. This role will be vital in ensuring our database infrastructure supports our long-term growth and the dynamic needs of our clients.

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Database Architect / DBA to oversee and manage our database systems and Azure cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database management, cloud technologies (Azure), and DevOps practices, ensuring scalable, high-performing, and secure database environments.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain highly available and scalable databases (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, etc.).
• Optimize database performance, conduct regular audits, and apply best practices for data security.
• Manage backups, disaster recovery (DR), and high availability (HA) solutions in Azure.
• Work closely with the DevOps team to automate database deployments using CI/CD pipelines.
• Oversee cloud infrastructure planning on Azure, including cost optimization and resource scaling.
• Implement monitoring and alerting for database systems, ensuring performance metrics are consistently met.
• Create, document, and maintain database policies and procedures.
• Design and execute database migrations to/from the Azure cloud environment.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure data models align with business requirements and best practices.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) with at least 3-5 years of experience working with cloud databases, particularly on Azure.
• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and NoSQL databases.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL database management.
• Proficiency in Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps, and Azure Active Directory.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep.
• Experience with performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
• Knowledge of Azure cost management and resource optimization.
• Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, etc.) for database tasks.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred:

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect.
• Experience with Kubernetes (AKS), Docker, or other containerization tools.
• Familiarity with Data Warehousing and ETL processes.

Salary Range:

• £60,000 - £90,000 per year (full-time)