Senior Database Administrator

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Talent pool

IT - Business Systems Development

Title

Senior Database Administrator

Contract type

QA Ltd Permanent

Job advert

Senior Database Administrator Home-based
About QA: QA is the UK’s leading tech training and talent solutions organisation. We provide a comprehensive suite of services to help individuals and companies be winners in the digital revolution. Our unique combination of world-class digital and live skills development capabilities with proven workplace outcomes put us in a strong position to help close the global digital skills gap. We're actively breaking down the current landscape of learning and establishing a better one - you can make a difference with us and help transform lives by joining our Learning Revolution.
About the Position: This role is to create and maintain all databases required for development, testing and production usage to ensure users have access to data they need to carry out their job. Ensure security measures are in place to enable users to have access to the data they require to do their job and no more.

• Backup of database and logs of all production databases
• Replication feeds from all production systems to reporting and application servers
• Restore of database backups to a development, and staging environments
• Replication feeds for development, and staging systems to enable the IT team to carry out development, IT testing and user testing of changes
• Support the IT team to ensure environments are ready and available to maximise their output
• Provide assistance to the Service Desk, 2nd line and 3rd line teams to facilitate incident resolution

About You:

• Excellent working knowledge of all versions of SQL from version 2014 to 2022
• Developed a hands on experience of SSIS to enable troubleshooting of issues
• Experience working with SQL server in a development and DBA capacity
• Demonstrable success in building good relationships with key internal and external parties.
• Experience of multi-tasking and delivery to agreed timescale

What We'll Do For You!

You may have noticed we’ve not stated the salary for this position. We’re currently working on creating more transparent salary bands across QA, so rest assured, our salaries are competitive and will be discussed as part of the recruitment process. We’re offering you; 27 days holiday plus ability to purchase 5 more days, 3 days a year fully paid training, 2 days a year paid charity volunteering, Medicash (healthcare moneyback scheme), casual dress code and more.As market leader in training, we know a few things about learning & development. You’ll have access to our bespoke development programmes as well as a clear progression structure to fulfil your potential.
At QA, we celebrate our diversity and have won numerous awards that demonstrate our commitment to our inclusive culture. We want everyone to feel part of QA, so have created several welcoming networks that you can join, and we’ll set you up with a buddy to help get you settled in from day one. #LI-CS1 #LI-Hybrid #LifeAtQA
A little more about QA: QA is one of the largest learning services organisations in the UK, developing skills and capabilities for everyone from apprentices to business leaders. Headquartered in London, but with a nationwide network of state-of-the-art training centres, QA Group is comprised of four fast-growing divisions- Learning, Apprenticeships, Consulting and Higher Education- all of which deliver innovative and cutting-edge skills solutions to UK organisations.
Apply now – here’s how! Simply hit the apply button. But if you want to know more or have any questions please email crystal.shih@qa.com
At QA, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone’s place.

Vacancy location

Location

UK, Other, Home Based

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General information

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1000004792