Database Administrator

About The Company
Randstad Construction and Property is a leading provider of staffing solutions and workforce management services within the construction and property sectors. With a strong reputation for delivering quality talent and innovative solutions, the company supports a wide range of clients from small firms to large multinational corporations. Committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement, Randstad Construction and Property strives to create value for both clients and employees by maintaining high standards of professionalism and integrity. The organization emphasizes sustainable growth, industry expertise, and a collaborative approach to meet the evolving needs of the construction and property markets.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join Randstad Construction and Property’s dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the performance, security, and continuous improvement of our production databases and cloud-based data infrastructure. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a multi-product software ecosystem, ensuring systems are scalable, resilient, and highly available to support our business operations and client services. You will play a pivotal part in shaping our data architecture, enabling seamless data integration across platforms, and fostering an environment of operational excellence. The role is fully remote, providing flexibility and the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, software engineers, and senior technical leaders.
Qualifications
Proven experience managing production MySQL and SQL Server database environments, with a strong understanding of performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
Practical knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform, including managed cloud database services.
Solid understanding of database security best practices, including encryption, role-based access control, auditing, and compliance standards.
Experience designing and implementing disaster recovery and geo-redundant backup strategies.
Ability to write, review, and optimize complex SQL queries, with a focus on improving system performance and reliability.
Familiarity with version control tools and modern deployment practices for database schema changes.
Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
Relevant certifications or professional training in database management and cloud technologies are advantageous.
Responsibilities
Maintain and optimize core software platforms, ensuring their security, stability, and efficiency in a production environment.
Ensure reliable data flow across multiple products while safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining business continuity.
Monitor, maintain, and fine-tune multiple production databases, including MySQL and SQL Server, to enhance query performance and system configuration.
Design and implement unified data solutions to facilitate integrated reporting, analytics, and business intelligence.
Implement and enforce robust database security measures, including access controls, encryption, and auditing, to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Develop and test disaster recovery plans, including geo-redundant backups and failover strategies, to minimize downtime and data loss.
Coordinate with product managers, software engineers, and technical leaders to align database architecture with broader product roadmaps and standards.
Establish proactive monitoring and alerting systems to manage capacity, performance, and security issues, providing support during planned maintenance and critical incidents when necessary.
Benefits
Competitive salary package ranging from 50,000 to 60,000 per annum, complemented by a salary sacrifice pension scheme and participation in the Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice initiative.
Access to exclusive retail and technology discounts, providing added value to employees.
Fully remote working arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus standard bank holidays, with additional volunteer days and options for religious holiday swaps.
Opportunities for professional development, training, and career progression within a supportive environment.
Inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and promotes equality across all levels of the organization.
Equal Opportunity
Randstad Construction and Property is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with fairness and respect. We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of society, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments and support to ensure equal opportunity throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.

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