Database Administrator

Our Client operates within the technology and enterprise solutions sector, specialising in delivering robust data management, cloud integration, and innovative database solutions to a diverse range of industries. Renowned for fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment, Our Client values innovation, continuous development, and a commitment to operational excellence. Employees benefit from a dynamic workplace culture, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to work on transformative projects that impact the organisation's strategic direction. Role Summary This strategic appointment is driven by ongoing digital transformation initiatives and the need to enhance enterprise data stability, security, and scalability. As a vital leader in our client's technology team, the successful candidate will architect and oversee critical database systems across hybrid, on-premises, and cloud environments. The role offers an exciting opportunity to shape enterprise data strategies, introduce innovative database technologies, and lead a skilled technical team through complex projects that enable the organisation's growth and resilience. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient database architectures across multiple platforms and environments. Lead and oversee administration and engineering activities for enterprise databases including relational, NoSQL, and cloud-native solutions. Manage high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies to ensure continuous service delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise performance, capacity, and security of data platforms. Stay abreast of emerging database technologies and recommend modernisation strategies aligned with business objectives. Establish and enforce best practices for database governance, security, data privacy, and compliance standards. Lead incident response, troubleshooting, and ongoing performance tuning to uphold operational excellence. Manage vendor relationships, oversee third-party services, and guide off-shore team members in delivering quality deliverables. A relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience. Over 10 years of enterprise-level database management, including hands‑on experience with a broad spectrum of database platforms such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Snowflake, MongoDB, and AWS RDS. Proven track record managing hybrid cloud architectures and deploying databases across cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or OCI. Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing diverse technical teams, including remote and off-shore resources. Expertise in database performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and security practices. Familiarity with automation tools and frameworks such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, or similar. Experience working with Autonomous Database solutions and large‑scale cloud-native data platforms. Knowledge of modern data engineering, data warehousing, and analytics platforms. Strong understanding of governance frameworks, regulatory standards, and best practices for data protection. #J-18808-Ljbffr