Database Administrator

Database Administrator - up to £46,000- Hybrid working (Taunton Based but flexible)

The Opportunity

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team has partnered with a unique civil service organisation. Their highly specialised focus leads to very interesting roles with a huge scope for learning and development.

We are supporting them to recruit a database administrator who has experience with Oracle or SQL server and is interested in building and supporting cloud based data platforms.

This role will require Developed Vetting so the successful candidate will have to be a sole UK National and comfortable undertaking the Developed Vetting process. This is an excellent opportunity

What the Database Administrator will be doing.

You will be providing support and system admin tasks for both live and test environments for on prem and cloud databases.

Investigate, diagnose and resolve complex problems
Analysing issues to Provide long term fixes
Support the database infrastructure using Windows Server
Define and maintain system documentation
Ensure database continuity

What the successful Database Administrator will bring to the team
You will have a solid understanding of Oracle 19C or MS SQL 2019 having used them to design and implement database solutions.

Demonstrable skills in Oracle 19C or SQL 2019
Experience troubleshooting database operational incidents within complex environments
Ability to design, implement and support database solutions
Knowledge of Windows Server Administration
Awareness of cloud technologies with a focus on Azure

Here's What You'll Get in Return

Salary of up to £46,000
Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 28%
5 days annual leave per year, increasing to 31.5 days after 5 years' service
Minimum of 5 days learning and development to each employee per year
Professional membership subscriptions, mentoring, and sector specific learning available to all
Flexible working hours scheme with up to two days per month Flexi leave, paid special leave, career breaks, and unpaid leave

Think this one's for you
If you think this Database Administrator opportunity is for you then please apply online.

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work