Database Administrator

About The Company
4M Recruitment is a leading staffing and recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented professionals with top-tier organizations across various industries. With a strong reputation for excellence and integrity, 4M Recruitment specializes in providing tailored staffing solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. Our commitment to quality service and candidate satisfaction has established us as a trusted partner in the recruitment industry. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term relationships, understanding market trends, and delivering innovative staffing strategies to support organizational growth and success.
About The Role
We are currently recruiting for a highly skilled Database Administrator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, management, and maintenance of our database systems to ensure they operate efficiently, securely, and reliably. You will play a critical role in managing database performance, conducting routine backups and recovery operations, applying upgrades and patches, and troubleshooting issues as they arise. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with PostgreSQL databases, along with supplementary knowledge of Oracle databases. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional to contribute to a forward-thinking organization, ensuring our data infrastructure remains robust, secure, and optimized for business needs.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database management with the following qualifications:
Advanced skills and extensive experience working with PostgreSQL databases.
Additional experience or knowledge of Oracle databases is highly desirable.
Proven expertise in database management, performance tuning, backup and recovery, upgrades, and patch management.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex database issues.
Excellent attention to detail and a meticulous approach to database administration.
Good team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Relevant certifications (such as PostgreSQL Certified Professional, Oracle Certified Professional) are a plus but not essential.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including:
Designing, implementing, and maintaining robust database systems to support organizational operations.
Monitoring database performance and tuning to optimize efficiency and response times.
Managing regular backups and recovery processes to safeguard data integrity and availability.
Applying patches, upgrades, and security enhancements to ensure systems are up-to-date and protected against vulnerabilities.
Troubleshooting and resolving database issues promptly to minimize downtime and impact on business activities.
Collaborating with development teams to optimize database architecture and query performance.
Documenting database configurations, procedures, and policies to ensure compliance and knowledge sharing.
Participating in disaster recovery planning and testing to ensure business continuity.
Benefits
Joining 4M Recruitment offers a competitive salary package alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Salary range of £55,000 - £65,000, commensurate with experience and skills.
Performance-based bonuses and incentives.
Health insurance and wellness programs.
Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
Generous holiday allowance and paid time off.
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
Supportive and collaborative work environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.
Equal Opportunity
4M Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively and drives innovation within our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring a fair and respectful workplace for everyone.

Work arrangement
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