





Known-brand, metro mid-level DBA role with specialized skills yields moderate competition.
DBA and automation skills largely transferable across industries, though compliance focus increases domain specificity.
Mandatory five-plus years and specific DBA, HA, automation, and compliance skills enforce strict screening.
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Build and maintain optimized, highly available database platforms primarily using MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
Develop and improve CI/CD pipelines for automated, reliable, and rapid database deployments and configurations.
Provide consultancy and troubleshooting support on database environments, data management, and security compliance during UK business hours and part of on-call rota.
Minimum 5 years experience as a SQL Server DBA with MS SQL Server (2014 or later).
Experience supporting PostgreSQL in an enterprise environment and handling database migrations/upgrades.
Proficiency in T-SQL, High Availability/Disaster Recovery technologies, replication, and automation with PowerShell.
Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, source control for database projects, and tools like TFS/Azure DevOps Server and Octopus Deploy.
Experienced in secure management of sensitive data with knowledge of SOX, PCI compliance requirements.
Proven ability to bridge development and operational teams, supporting Agile and DevOps processes.
Comfortable providing on-call support and collaborating daily with product delivery and support teams in a hybrid work environment with at least two days onsite weekly.