Database Administrator

Database Administrator

Location: Manchester (hybrid - 2 days onsite)

Duration: 6 months

Day Rate: £408 per day (Inside IR35)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join a team and be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimisation of relational and NoSQL databases, ensuring performance, security, and data integrity across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on database administration for MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
• Work with database software to store, organise, and manage data efficiently.
• Maintain expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores, including JSON and XML structures.
• Support software development using distributed data processing technologies.
• Keep databases up to date, troubleshoot issues, assist with database design and development, and manage database access.
• Design and implement maintenance procedures.
• Liaise with programmers, application and operational staff, IT project managers, and other technical teams.
• Manage database security, integrity, and backup procedures, implementing appropriate security measures.

Skills & Experience

• Produce clear reports, documentation, and operating manuals.
• Test and modify databases to ensure reliable operation.
• Develop disaster recovery plans and implement archiving/housekeeping strategies.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and serverless architecture is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and their application.
• Familiarity with Kafka is beneficial.
• Experience in an Agile/DevOps development environment.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior staff.