Database Administrator £28,500 - £30,500 FULL TIME 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working options available. Based in Andover, Hampshire with hybrid work options considered.
Want to work with a team that does something worthwhile? We are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – and this has been recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list.
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.
To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to Beat Macular Disease forever.
We are looking for someone who shares in our value of knowing our stuff to join our committed and friendly data team as a Database Administrator. Working with our team, you will show you care by supporting your colleagues as we increase our activities in our drive to beat macular disease. Specifically you will assist with developing and enhancing new and existing programs and reports; you will help identify and develop solutions that meet the needs of the growing Society; and you will learn to support our various departments in their usage of our Customer Relationship Management system.
We are looking for someone who is comfortable making it happen in a dynamic environment, using their adaptable approach to work to multi-task with ease. Someone who has proven SQL programming and query writing experience, is motivated, and thrives working collaboratively with their team. In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – as recognised by our inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list.
We offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one years’ service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution. To find out more please visit: macularsociety.org/careers/benefits/
We are passionate about treating people fairly and as equals, doing so is instinctive to us. We know that to Beat Macular Disease for all we have work to do. That’s why we are keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we are looking for. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, to help ensure what we do and how we do it is inclusive – for everyone.
Please view the full job specification at: macularsociety.org/vacancies
To hear what our teams say about working here please visit: macularsociety.org/careers/what-our-teams-say/
Please address any questions by email to: james.price@macularsociety.org
To apply, please email your CV with a covering letter to: recruitment@macularsociety.org
Closing date: 20 September 2023
Interviews: 28 & 29 September 2023
Aug 24, 2023
Full time
Database Administrator £28,500 - £30,500 FULL TIME 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working options available. Based in Andover, Hampshire with hybrid work options considered.
Want to work with a team that does something worthwhile? We are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – and this has been recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list.
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.
To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to Beat Macular Disease forever.
We are looking for someone who shares in our value of knowing our stuff to join our committed and friendly data team as a Database Administrator. Working with our team, you will show you care by supporting your colleagues as we increase our activities in our drive to beat macular disease. Specifically you will assist with developing and enhancing new and existing programs and reports; you will help identify and develop solutions that meet the needs of the growing Society; and you will learn to support our various departments in their usage of our Customer Relationship Management system.
We are looking for someone who is comfortable making it happen in a dynamic environment, using their adaptable approach to work to multi-task with ease. Someone who has proven SQL programming and query writing experience, is motivated, and thrives working collaboratively with their team. In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – as recognised by our inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list.
We offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one years’ service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution. To find out more please visit: macularsociety.org/careers/benefits/
We are passionate about treating people fairly and as equals, doing so is instinctive to us. We know that to Beat Macular Disease for all we have work to do. That’s why we are keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we are looking for. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, to help ensure what we do and how we do it is inclusive – for everyone.
Please view the full job specification at: macularsociety.org/vacancies
To hear what our teams say about working here please visit: macularsociety.org/careers/what-our-teams-say/
Please address any questions by email to: james.price@macularsociety.org
To apply, please email your CV with a covering letter to: recruitment@macularsociety.org
Closing date: 20 September 2023
Interviews: 28 & 29 September 2023
We are seeking a number of experienced SQL Database Administrators to join our dynamic teams. As a SQL DBA, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimisation of SQL databases within Hyper-converged Infrastructure environment (HCI), including the support of COTS applications that are reliant on SQL (MECM, WSUS, SCOM, etc). The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills within a scalable environment and demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and maintain identity access. SQL / DB Clustered Instances experience is essential to this role. Knowledge and use of other DB platforms (MariaDB, etc) desirable. It would be great if you had: Database Administration (SQL Proficient) Database Security Database Performance Tuning Backup & Recovery Clearance: SC minimum / DV (or willing to undergo) Desirable skills: High Availability and Disaster Recovery Database Security Auditing Security Best Practices Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve database related errors and issues Experience of other database platforms such as mariaDB If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: PermanentLocation: Farnborough - 5 days onsite Security Clearance Level: SC as a minimum, must be eligible for DVInternal Recruiter: RebeccaSalary: £44,000-54,000 per annumBenefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions that bring clients enduring business value across the UK's Public and Private sectors. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported, delivering exceptional rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
We are seeking a number of experienced SQL Database Administrators to join our dynamic teams. As a SQL DBA, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimisation of SQL databases within Hyper-converged Infrastructure environment (HCI), including the support of COTS applications that are reliant on SQL (MECM, WSUS, SCOM, etc). The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills within a scalable environment and demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and maintain identity access. SQL / DB Clustered Instances experience is essential to this role. Knowledge and use of other DB platforms (MariaDB, etc) desirable. It would be great if you had: Database Administration (SQL Proficient) Database Security Database Performance Tuning Backup & Recovery Clearance: SC minimum / DV (or willing to undergo) Desirable skills: High Availability and Disaster Recovery Database Security Auditing Security Best Practices Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve database related errors and issues Experience of other database platforms such as mariaDB If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: PermanentLocation: Farnborough - 5 days onsite Security Clearance Level: SC as a minimum, must be eligible for DVInternal Recruiter: RebeccaSalary: £44,000-54,000 per annumBenefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions that bring clients enduring business value across the UK's Public and Private sectors. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported, delivering exceptional rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.
Mainframe Database Administrator x2 Lloyds Banking Group Location: Edinburgh or London Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office and the rest from home Working Hours - Please note that this role will require you to be on call outside of normal working hours on a rota system. Salary & Benefits: £62,874 to £89,859 per annum (location AND experience dependent), plus on-call bonus, plus annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution, flexible benefits package, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. Where does the role sit in Lloyds? We're the Mainframe Services Teams! We're the team that looks after the customer data for the whole of Lloyds Banking Group. Our mission is to make this data available for the right purpose with the appropriate confidentiality and always ensuring a phenomenal engineering experience, performances, resilience, and integrity. The systems we support, underpin almost everything we do as Lloyds Banking Group. We maintain these systems with the highest standard, with an ambition to take ownership of the operational support 24/7 using site reliability engineering (SRE) principles. What will you focus on in this role? As a Mainframe DBA you'll be one of the technical authorities for this area and act as SME for relevant systems. This is a hands-on role where you'll configure and maintain products and services according to Group standards and policies (and to agreed service levels), while assisting with the delivery of projects within the teams' focus - this includes out of hours. Additionally, you'll provide technical support (including incident and problem resolution for systems and processes in complex environments) Specific activities you could carry out may include; Support and implement changes to our estate within LBG as required. Resolution of incidents and problems across the LBG estate in line with LBG KPI's. Lead the Sign-off that solution/service is fit for Production environment as part of Gateway, working effectively with the project teams to ensure an efficient handover to support. Represent our support team in WAR room/conference calls with incident management and technical teams collaborating to restore service. Support testing cycles and cycling this back with collaboration to test managers on results Provide 24x7 support and provide support for projects and team workload as the need arises. Work effectively with the wider Mainframe teams in order to run the smooth transition of projects into live service. Provide consultancy skills to Application teams as required. What we're looking for in your application; We'd welcome applicants from diverse cultural and industry backgrounds and believe this is critical to success. This is a niche technical role, so as a minimum to be considered for shortlisting we need to see evidence of the following in your CV; Career background having already be an experienced Mainframe Db2 DBA. Experience of performance tuning and diagnosis. Expert Db2 knowledge on the Mainframe Strong delivery experience ideally operating in multifaceted IT environments or companies. Commercial and interpersonal awareness of how to work with 3rd Parties. About working for us; Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our Mainframe team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Mainframe Database Administrator x2 Lloyds Banking Group Location: Edinburgh or London Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office and the rest from home Working Hours - Please note that this role will require you to be on call outside of normal working hours on a rota system. Salary & Benefits: £62,874 to £89,859 per annum (location AND experience dependent), plus on-call bonus, plus annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution, flexible benefits package, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. Where does the role sit in Lloyds? We're the Mainframe Services Teams! We're the team that looks after the customer data for the whole of Lloyds Banking Group. Our mission is to make this data available for the right purpose with the appropriate confidentiality and always ensuring a phenomenal engineering experience, performances, resilience, and integrity. The systems we support, underpin almost everything we do as Lloyds Banking Group. We maintain these systems with the highest standard, with an ambition to take ownership of the operational support 24/7 using site reliability engineering (SRE) principles. What will you focus on in this role? As a Mainframe DBA you'll be one of the technical authorities for this area and act as SME for relevant systems. This is a hands-on role where you'll configure and maintain products and services according to Group standards and policies (and to agreed service levels), while assisting with the delivery of projects within the teams' focus - this includes out of hours. Additionally, you'll provide technical support (including incident and problem resolution for systems and processes in complex environments) Specific activities you could carry out may include; Support and implement changes to our estate within LBG as required. Resolution of incidents and problems across the LBG estate in line with LBG KPI's. Lead the Sign-off that solution/service is fit for Production environment as part of Gateway, working effectively with the project teams to ensure an efficient handover to support. Represent our support team in WAR room/conference calls with incident management and technical teams collaborating to restore service. Support testing cycles and cycling this back with collaboration to test managers on results Provide 24x7 support and provide support for projects and team workload as the need arises. Work effectively with the wider Mainframe teams in order to run the smooth transition of projects into live service. Provide consultancy skills to Application teams as required. What we're looking for in your application; We'd welcome applicants from diverse cultural and industry backgrounds and believe this is critical to success. This is a niche technical role, so as a minimum to be considered for shortlisting we need to see evidence of the following in your CV; Career background having already be an experienced Mainframe Db2 DBA. Experience of performance tuning and diagnosis. Expert Db2 knowledge on the Mainframe Strong delivery experience ideally operating in multifaceted IT environments or companies. Commercial and interpersonal awareness of how to work with 3rd Parties. About working for us; Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our Mainframe team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you
My client is looking for a Data Migration Consultant to come on board for an initial 3 months contract to help on a SQL migration project. Essential Data Migration Experience - Full System Migration Lifecycle experience - Non Negotiable - lots of SQL Migration and Modelling Experience in SQL Development - Heavy SQL background is needed with lots of experience in this space and proved experience Desirable Previous CRM/Billing migration experience SQL JSON processing - Non Negotiable (please make sure this is mentioned in your CV and if not a supporting statement on where you have used this) Responsibilities include: Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand the scope of the SQL migration project, including data sources, target databases, performance requirements, and any special considerations. Database Analysis: Analyze the existing SQL databases to identify data structures, dependencies, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and other database objects that need to be migrated. SQL Scripting: Write SQL scripts to extract data from the source databases, transform it as necessary, and load it into the target databases. This may involve data cleansing, normalization, denormalization, and other data manipulation tasks. Data Validation: Develop and execute test cases to validate the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of the migrated data. Compare data between source and target databases to identify discrepancies and reconcile any differences. Documentation: Maintain documentation detailing the migration process, including data mappings, transformation rules, migration scripts, configuration settings, and testing procedures. Collaboration: Collaborate with other team members, including database administrators, developers, testers, and project managers, to ensure the successful completion of the SQL migration project within the defined timeline Communication: Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on the progress of the migration project, address any issues or concerns, and solicit feedback for continuous improvement. This role will be outside of IR35 paying from 300- 400 per day. With the ideal candidate willing to come onsite 1 -2 time a month to their Bath office but this is NOT an essential fully remote is being considered If you are interested please send me your updated CV to becca. coombes Opusrs. com
Apr 16, 2024
Contractor
My client is looking for a Data Migration Consultant to come on board for an initial 3 months contract to help on a SQL migration project. Essential Data Migration Experience - Full System Migration Lifecycle experience - Non Negotiable - lots of SQL Migration and Modelling Experience in SQL Development - Heavy SQL background is needed with lots of experience in this space and proved experience Desirable Previous CRM/Billing migration experience SQL JSON processing - Non Negotiable (please make sure this is mentioned in your CV and if not a supporting statement on where you have used this) Responsibilities include: Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand the scope of the SQL migration project, including data sources, target databases, performance requirements, and any special considerations. Database Analysis: Analyze the existing SQL databases to identify data structures, dependencies, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and other database objects that need to be migrated. SQL Scripting: Write SQL scripts to extract data from the source databases, transform it as necessary, and load it into the target databases. This may involve data cleansing, normalization, denormalization, and other data manipulation tasks. Data Validation: Develop and execute test cases to validate the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of the migrated data. Compare data between source and target databases to identify discrepancies and reconcile any differences. Documentation: Maintain documentation detailing the migration process, including data mappings, transformation rules, migration scripts, configuration settings, and testing procedures. Collaboration: Collaborate with other team members, including database administrators, developers, testers, and project managers, to ensure the successful completion of the SQL migration project within the defined timeline Communication: Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on the progress of the migration project, address any issues or concerns, and solicit feedback for continuous improvement. This role will be outside of IR35 paying from 300- 400 per day. With the ideal candidate willing to come onsite 1 -2 time a month to their Bath office but this is NOT an essential fully remote is being considered If you are interested please send me your updated CV to becca. coombes Opusrs. com
Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Hybrid) Description: This post is for the recruitment of a Senior Oracle Database Administrator" based at County Hall, Preston, PR1 8XJ. Pay Rate: £22.51/per hour via Umbrella. 37 hours per week. Initial 6 month contract (with chance of extension). Duties: We are looking for an experienced Oracle OCI Database Administrator to contribute to the support and continuing development of the OCI platform. You will have detailed knowledge of managing, monitoring and maintaining databases within the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, patching and upgrades as well as backup and recovery, cloning and maximum availability. Over and above you will have experience of: Cloud Administration including developing, testing and implementing backup and recovery plans including high availability across sites Implementing robust OCI database security measures Troubleshooting database-related issues in OCI Supporting experienced in-house DBAs in the delivery of ongoing workloads Duties: Contribute and deliver against strategic initiatives of both the Digital Service and LCC through the delivery of small to large scale projects, meeting challenging deadlines. Provide Oracle database administration expertise. Software installation, patching and upgrades, backup, recovery and ensuring maximum service availability of the database estate. Security, hardening, compliance, risk and capacity management of the database estate on the OCI platform. Requirements: Must have experience of: Oracle estate (databases, Weblogic, forms, reports) into the Oracle Cloud (also known as Oracle OCI). This role is for candidates who have proven experience as an Oracle DBA, with expertise both on-premises and OCI, effective communication and collaboration skills as well as experience in OCI database security, performance tuning and monitoring.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Hybrid) Description: This post is for the recruitment of a Senior Oracle Database Administrator" based at County Hall, Preston, PR1 8XJ. Pay Rate: £22.51/per hour via Umbrella. 37 hours per week. Initial 6 month contract (with chance of extension). Duties: We are looking for an experienced Oracle OCI Database Administrator to contribute to the support and continuing development of the OCI platform. You will have detailed knowledge of managing, monitoring and maintaining databases within the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, patching and upgrades as well as backup and recovery, cloning and maximum availability. Over and above you will have experience of: Cloud Administration including developing, testing and implementing backup and recovery plans including high availability across sites Implementing robust OCI database security measures Troubleshooting database-related issues in OCI Supporting experienced in-house DBAs in the delivery of ongoing workloads Duties: Contribute and deliver against strategic initiatives of both the Digital Service and LCC through the delivery of small to large scale projects, meeting challenging deadlines. Provide Oracle database administration expertise. Software installation, patching and upgrades, backup, recovery and ensuring maximum service availability of the database estate. Security, hardening, compliance, risk and capacity management of the database estate on the OCI platform. Requirements: Must have experience of: Oracle estate (databases, Weblogic, forms, reports) into the Oracle Cloud (also known as Oracle OCI). This role is for candidates who have proven experience as an Oracle DBA, with expertise both on-premises and OCI, effective communication and collaboration skills as well as experience in OCI database security, performance tuning and monitoring.
Database Administrator Salary: up to £45,000 per annum Location: Flexible - Hybrid, expected to attend the Milton Keynes office at least once a month An exciting opportunity to join an innovative, highly successful organisation supplying leading edge technology to the NHS. Applications are invited for an experienced DBA to join the Database Team within the Operations Department to monitor, maintain and support databases in Managed Instances, big data in Azure SQL, as well as limited amount of on premise SQL databases on Virtual Machines. Technical Skills: Cloud Services (ideally Azure) experience is essential - including Azure Data Factory and Azure DevOps Excellent performance tuning skills (experience of Query Tuning, Indexing, Locking etc.) Strong T-SQL Experience (creating / administrating stored procedures, scripts, functions, triggers and other objects) Experience in the manipulation, transformation, and exploration of large multi-dimensional datasets Experience in database installation, backup, restore and maintenance BSC or equivalent in a software engineering / DB discipline and / or Professional qualifications appropriate to DB engineering roles is desirable. Experience of large transactional databases (100GB+) Excellent knowledge of the SQL Database Engine Experience of database release / upgrades with product releases Extensive experience of working with Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008/2012/2014 Data Warehouse development, ETL and transformation into conformed design Knowledge of SSIS packages Excellent experience and knowledge of the Microsoft stack Understanding of relational database design & dimensional Data-modelling Some experience of using Visual Studio Knowledge of C# and .Net framework desirable Knowledge of NOSQL / Document DBs advantageous Knowledge of SSRS reports advantageous but not essential Knowledge of 3rd party toolkits e.g. RedGate desirable but not essential Experience of Source Control (BitBucket/Kiln / Mercurial) Strong SQL Skills (SQL server 2012/2016, T-SQL) and development skills in T-SQL, writing scripts, Log Shipping, producing reports (SSRS), performance tuning, automated back-ups, security Any experience with Bespoke Software Solutions, ITIL, Agile, Jira and ISO 27001 will be advantageous but not essential Domain or Product expertise in IT Healthcare would be advantageous but not essential Role Description The ideal person for this role will play an integral part of the service provision that we provide, working and assisting with junior team members, development colleagues and application support team to ensure the databases remain performant and quality of data integrity is high. Training of the product and database schema will be provided to bring you up to speed. This role will suit someone who has a few years' experience as a DBA or a Junior DBA looking to progress, has worked on Azure or other similar cloud platforms and is keen to contribute their efforts in a busy but rewarding environment. The key to success in this role is being organised, adaptable and alert. It is a fast paced environment with the requirement to service and support the live customer databases, deploying updates as required, along with support programme work including migrating data, loading in new datasets, and running scripts to update data. Main Responsibilities Database troubleshooting and maintenance to meet availability requirements and resolve service desk calls in accordance with SLAs (Service Level Agreements). Ensure that work on defect resolution does not impact on agreed product deliverables, escalating to development DBAs for code fixes. Monitor Database health and performance, ensuring high levels of performance, availability, sustainability, and security. Cleanse or translate (migrate) data so that it can be effectively moved between systems, apps, or software for programme work or to support incidents as required by use of SQL Scripting. Test the new system and data after the migration or data fix to find errors and/or points of corruption and produce quality reports to confirm success. Audit existing data systems and deployments and identify errors or areas for improvement. Ensure that all changes to the database follow the change management policy, ensuring high level of testing and risk management. Liaise with Database developers during handovers of projects, new features, or releases to ensure they are understood, deployed accurately as required through DACPAC deployments, scripts or Azure pipelines and delivered in a timely fashion. Maintain data integrity and security (manage roles and permissions of database users). Generate traces, execution plans, identify performance issues, deadlocks/contention and resolve them. Ensure reviews are conducted on a regular basis to improve / enhance the database, and that the improvements are consistent with the departmental guidelines (working closely with other members of the DB team). Where no formal guidelines exist, work with peers to formulate and enforce such guidelines. Provide technical guidance and support to your colleagues ensuring database products are optimised, follow best practice guidelines and Keep abreast of technology trends and how they apply to your area. Put forward suggestions for improvement to processes or tools where applicable. Develop a level of product expertise across the solution architecture. To be part of an On-Call rota as required Personal Skills: Confidence to communicate with customers in a professional manner, remotely or over the phone Must be ability to prioritise work with the ability to adapt to a fluid and varied workload Natural desire to investigate and diagnose issues and document processes as and when required Able to work in a logical and systematic fashion Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills Exhibit a flexible, can-do attitude to problem solving using own initiative. ATA Recruitment Solutions is working in the capacity of an Employment Agency for this position.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Database Administrator Salary: up to £45,000 per annum Location: Flexible - Hybrid, expected to attend the Milton Keynes office at least once a month An exciting opportunity to join an innovative, highly successful organisation supplying leading edge technology to the NHS. Applications are invited for an experienced DBA to join the Database Team within the Operations Department to monitor, maintain and support databases in Managed Instances, big data in Azure SQL, as well as limited amount of on premise SQL databases on Virtual Machines. Technical Skills: Cloud Services (ideally Azure) experience is essential - including Azure Data Factory and Azure DevOps Excellent performance tuning skills (experience of Query Tuning, Indexing, Locking etc.) Strong T-SQL Experience (creating / administrating stored procedures, scripts, functions, triggers and other objects) Experience in the manipulation, transformation, and exploration of large multi-dimensional datasets Experience in database installation, backup, restore and maintenance BSC or equivalent in a software engineering / DB discipline and / or Professional qualifications appropriate to DB engineering roles is desirable. Experience of large transactional databases (100GB+) Excellent knowledge of the SQL Database Engine Experience of database release / upgrades with product releases Extensive experience of working with Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008/2012/2014 Data Warehouse development, ETL and transformation into conformed design Knowledge of SSIS packages Excellent experience and knowledge of the Microsoft stack Understanding of relational database design & dimensional Data-modelling Some experience of using Visual Studio Knowledge of C# and .Net framework desirable Knowledge of NOSQL / Document DBs advantageous Knowledge of SSRS reports advantageous but not essential Knowledge of 3rd party toolkits e.g. RedGate desirable but not essential Experience of Source Control (BitBucket/Kiln / Mercurial) Strong SQL Skills (SQL server 2012/2016, T-SQL) and development skills in T-SQL, writing scripts, Log Shipping, producing reports (SSRS), performance tuning, automated back-ups, security Any experience with Bespoke Software Solutions, ITIL, Agile, Jira and ISO 27001 will be advantageous but not essential Domain or Product expertise in IT Healthcare would be advantageous but not essential Role Description The ideal person for this role will play an integral part of the service provision that we provide, working and assisting with junior team members, development colleagues and application support team to ensure the databases remain performant and quality of data integrity is high. Training of the product and database schema will be provided to bring you up to speed. This role will suit someone who has a few years' experience as a DBA or a Junior DBA looking to progress, has worked on Azure or other similar cloud platforms and is keen to contribute their efforts in a busy but rewarding environment. The key to success in this role is being organised, adaptable and alert. It is a fast paced environment with the requirement to service and support the live customer databases, deploying updates as required, along with support programme work including migrating data, loading in new datasets, and running scripts to update data. Main Responsibilities Database troubleshooting and maintenance to meet availability requirements and resolve service desk calls in accordance with SLAs (Service Level Agreements). Ensure that work on defect resolution does not impact on agreed product deliverables, escalating to development DBAs for code fixes. Monitor Database health and performance, ensuring high levels of performance, availability, sustainability, and security. Cleanse or translate (migrate) data so that it can be effectively moved between systems, apps, or software for programme work or to support incidents as required by use of SQL Scripting. Test the new system and data after the migration or data fix to find errors and/or points of corruption and produce quality reports to confirm success. Audit existing data systems and deployments and identify errors or areas for improvement. Ensure that all changes to the database follow the change management policy, ensuring high level of testing and risk management. Liaise with Database developers during handovers of projects, new features, or releases to ensure they are understood, deployed accurately as required through DACPAC deployments, scripts or Azure pipelines and delivered in a timely fashion. Maintain data integrity and security (manage roles and permissions of database users). Generate traces, execution plans, identify performance issues, deadlocks/contention and resolve them. Ensure reviews are conducted on a regular basis to improve / enhance the database, and that the improvements are consistent with the departmental guidelines (working closely with other members of the DB team). Where no formal guidelines exist, work with peers to formulate and enforce such guidelines. Provide technical guidance and support to your colleagues ensuring database products are optimised, follow best practice guidelines and Keep abreast of technology trends and how they apply to your area. Put forward suggestions for improvement to processes or tools where applicable. Develop a level of product expertise across the solution architecture. To be part of an On-Call rota as required Personal Skills: Confidence to communicate with customers in a professional manner, remotely or over the phone Must be ability to prioritise work with the ability to adapt to a fluid and varied workload Natural desire to investigate and diagnose issues and document processes as and when required Able to work in a logical and systematic fashion Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills Exhibit a flexible, can-do attitude to problem solving using own initiative. ATA Recruitment Solutions is working in the capacity of an Employment Agency for this position.
Database Administrator (DBA) - Oracle RAC 19c, SQL, MySQL, Qlik - 100% Remote A large global organisation are looking for a Database Administrator to join their DB and Data Movement team, the DBA needs to have database administration skills across relational databases and open source databases. This will be an initial 12 months+ contract opportunity with the possibility for multiple extensions. The position can be worked 100% remotely from any location across Europe. Required Key Skills Extensive proven experience working as a Database Administrator (DBA) Expert Database Administrative skills on the following: Oracle RAC 19c SQL Server MySQL EDB Familiarity with data movement concepts and base skills Knowledge of Data Movement Software such as Qlik or Stream are beneficial/bonus points Fluent English speaking Database Administrator (DBA) - Oracle RAC 19c, SQL, MySQL, Qlik - 100% Remote
Apr 16, 2024
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Database Administrator (DBA) - Oracle RAC 19c, SQL, MySQL, Qlik - 100% Remote A large global organisation are looking for a Database Administrator to join their DB and Data Movement team, the DBA needs to have database administration skills across relational databases and open source databases. This will be an initial 12 months+ contract opportunity with the possibility for multiple extensions. The position can be worked 100% remotely from any location across Europe. Required Key Skills Extensive proven experience working as a Database Administrator (DBA) Expert Database Administrative skills on the following: Oracle RAC 19c SQL Server MySQL EDB Familiarity with data movement concepts and base skills Knowledge of Data Movement Software such as Qlik or Stream are beneficial/bonus points Fluent English speaking Database Administrator (DBA) - Oracle RAC 19c, SQL, MySQL, Qlik - 100% Remote
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly motivated and highly skilled technical team that specialises in a variety of disciplines. Our client holds all the technical accreditations for our Global Reseller and Distribution businesses and deliver a wide range of projects from Azure design and modernisation through IoT design and implementation to working with ISVs to help them develop modern micro-service-based applications and deliver effective CI/CD. They also support a wide range of Vendor Solutions on behalf of the distribution part of the company. About our client They are a Microsoft Advanced Specialisation Partner providing both direct and indirect CSP, and they're one of only 45 partners globally to be awarded Azure for ISV status . They also hold partnership status with many independent software vendors. They're an enthusiastic, customer-focused team; to ensure they can solve their customers problems they invest time in training and personal development. To help the team grow the business, they work hard giving everyone balance a personal trainer and an employee assistance program are just a few of the ways they do this. They have their Devon-based office on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park but support a hybrid and remote working culture . Benefits for you - Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions Engineer - Paid Training - Individual Personal Development Plans - Salary plus discretionary bonus schemes - Sick Pay - Holiday Pay - Staff Referral Scheme - Personal Trainer - Flexible Working arrangements - Social Events/Fundraisers/Staff Parties - Life Assurance with MetLife - Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family - Medicash Health Cash Plan All companies say that they have a great culture They are proud that this is reality They put their people first! Responsibilities - Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions Engineer You will be working within our Azure Platform Team, your primary focus will include working within their team and directly with their clients to deliver cloud infrastructure and modernisation projects as well as workshops, health checks and providing escalation support to front-line teams. This will likely include all phases of the project from planning through design to configuration, delivery, and testing. You ll work closely as part of a well-established team that will guide and assist you. They will also provide the requirements of your development plan to stay ahead of your profession and maintain all the required certifications to ensure you meet expert status. About you - Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions Engineer You will have a strong technical background with Azure and have worked within I.T. infrastructure (on-premises / hybrid and/or cloud-native), preferably with large organisations and enterprise scale platforms, you will also have experience working for an MSP or service provider. You will have demonstrable certifications and experience in deploying Infrastructure and platform-based solutions or experience in managing modern platform services and be comfortable delivering to tight timescales whilst managing multiple Azure projects in various environments. This role will appeal to someone who enjoys maintaining knowledge of technology through active involvement in solution delivery, whilst still wanting to develop their career through expanding their skill set in digital transformation. This role involves extensive work with modern Azure platform services and will not suit an engineer who only has exposure to lift+shift virtual machine migrations. As a leader in the cloud infrastructure space, you will: - Have the ability to review and provide feedback on the team's designs, software implementations and process/workflow configurations. - Have the ability to inspire and motivate your fellow technical team members as well as your customers. - Be comfortable in a customer-facing environment, consulting either face-to-face or remotely. As a passionate Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions Engineer, you will have: Technical knowledge of Azure, including, but not limited to; Azure Infrastructure Services Azure Platform services, for example: App Services Database Services Storage services Azure backup and recovery services Azure Monitor Strong understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, hybrid identity, Modern authentication and Single Sign-on Good level of knowledge of Windows Server operating systems Working knowledge of networking concepts and hybrid network design Good understanding of Microsoft reference architectures and when they should be used Able to articulate and demonstrate the capabilities of Microsoft Azure with regards to how Azure can provide solutions to business problems, and ability to articulate business benefits of Azure to client stakeholders A passion for learning new technologies and methodologies Experience & Technical Skills - Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions Engineer 4+ years experience in an Azure engineer role Experience mentoring junior staff Deployment of Azure solutions via BICEP/ARM and/or Terraform Experience in automation via PowerShell, Azure CLI, and/or Python Working knowledge of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption and Well-Architected Frameworks Experience of deploying and configuring Azure Landing Zones Experience working with remote teams Experience writing technical documentation Analyse current business practices, processes, and procedures and identify future opportunities for modernisation Ideally, as a minimum you will hold the AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator certification Desirable exams are likely to include AZ-500, AZ-700, AZ-140 etc. Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions Engineer salary - £55,000-£65,000 per year depending on experience
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly motivated and highly skilled technical team that specialises in a variety of disciplines. Our client holds all the technical accreditations for our Global Reseller and Distribution businesses and deliver a wide range of projects from Azure design and modernisation through IoT design and implementation to working with ISVs to help them develop modern micro-service-based applications and deliver effective CI/CD. They also support a wide range of Vendor Solutions on behalf of the distribution part of the company. About our client They are a Microsoft Advanced Specialisation Partner providing both direct and indirect CSP, and they're one of only 45 partners globally to be awarded Azure for ISV status . They also hold partnership status with many independent software vendors. They're an enthusiastic, customer-focused team; to ensure they can solve their customers problems they invest time in training and personal development. To help the team grow the business, they work hard giving everyone balance a personal trainer and an employee assistance program are just a few of the ways they do this. They have their Devon-based office on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park but support a hybrid and remote working culture . Benefits for you - Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions Engineer - Paid Training - Individual Personal Development Plans - Salary plus discretionary bonus schemes - Sick Pay - Holiday Pay - Staff Referral Scheme - Personal Trainer - Flexible Working arrangements - Social Events/Fundraisers/Staff Parties - Life Assurance with MetLife - Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family - Medicash Health Cash Plan All companies say that they have a great culture They are proud that this is reality They put their people first! Responsibilities - Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions Engineer You will be working within our Azure Platform Team, your primary focus will include working within their team and directly with their clients to deliver cloud infrastructure and modernisation projects as well as workshops, health checks and providing escalation support to front-line teams. This will likely include all phases of the project from planning through design to configuration, delivery, and testing. You ll work closely as part of a well-established team that will guide and assist you. They will also provide the requirements of your development plan to stay ahead of your profession and maintain all the required certifications to ensure you meet expert status. About you - Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions Engineer You will have a strong technical background with Azure and have worked within I.T. infrastructure (on-premises / hybrid and/or cloud-native), preferably with large organisations and enterprise scale platforms, you will also have experience working for an MSP or service provider. You will have demonstrable certifications and experience in deploying Infrastructure and platform-based solutions or experience in managing modern platform services and be comfortable delivering to tight timescales whilst managing multiple Azure projects in various environments. This role will appeal to someone who enjoys maintaining knowledge of technology through active involvement in solution delivery, whilst still wanting to develop their career through expanding their skill set in digital transformation. This role involves extensive work with modern Azure platform services and will not suit an engineer who only has exposure to lift+shift virtual machine migrations. As a leader in the cloud infrastructure space, you will: - Have the ability to review and provide feedback on the team's designs, software implementations and process/workflow configurations. - Have the ability to inspire and motivate your fellow technical team members as well as your customers. - Be comfortable in a customer-facing environment, consulting either face-to-face or remotely. As a passionate Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions Engineer, you will have: Technical knowledge of Azure, including, but not limited to; Azure Infrastructure Services Azure Platform services, for example: App Services Database Services Storage services Azure backup and recovery services Azure Monitor Strong understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, hybrid identity, Modern authentication and Single Sign-on Good level of knowledge of Windows Server operating systems Working knowledge of networking concepts and hybrid network design Good understanding of Microsoft reference architectures and when they should be used Able to articulate and demonstrate the capabilities of Microsoft Azure with regards to how Azure can provide solutions to business problems, and ability to articulate business benefits of Azure to client stakeholders A passion for learning new technologies and methodologies Experience & Technical Skills - Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions Engineer 4+ years experience in an Azure engineer role Experience mentoring junior staff Deployment of Azure solutions via BICEP/ARM and/or Terraform Experience in automation via PowerShell, Azure CLI, and/or Python Working knowledge of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption and Well-Architected Frameworks Experience of deploying and configuring Azure Landing Zones Experience working with remote teams Experience writing technical documentation Analyse current business practices, processes, and procedures and identify future opportunities for modernisation Ideally, as a minimum you will hold the AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator certification Desirable exams are likely to include AZ-500, AZ-700, AZ-140 etc. Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions Engineer salary - £55,000-£65,000 per year depending on experience
We are seeking an experienced DBA to work on our Azure SQL databases with light touch on Oracle databases. You will be involved in the maintenance, management and optimisation of our database environments. Alongside this, you will have exposure to supporting the Infrastructure team on an ad hoc basis with general maintenance, patching operating systems, Azure or Microsoft 365 activities, as time permits outside of core DBA activities. Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager within IT Operations, you will be working with a close knit team and our third party provider. About you - Experience dealing with Azure SQL databases (essential) Experience dealing with Oracle databases (desirable) General exposure to Infrastructure activities (desirable) Understanding of Azure Data Platforms to liaise with the dedicated BI Team Exposure to database monitoring tools Working within a high availability environment Permanent position Hybrid working - 2x days office-based, 3x days working remotely Location: Milton Keynes based office Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 To be considered for this role, please apply directly. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
We are seeking an experienced DBA to work on our Azure SQL databases with light touch on Oracle databases. You will be involved in the maintenance, management and optimisation of our database environments. Alongside this, you will have exposure to supporting the Infrastructure team on an ad hoc basis with general maintenance, patching operating systems, Azure or Microsoft 365 activities, as time permits outside of core DBA activities. Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager within IT Operations, you will be working with a close knit team and our third party provider. About you - Experience dealing with Azure SQL databases (essential) Experience dealing with Oracle databases (desirable) General exposure to Infrastructure activities (desirable) Understanding of Azure Data Platforms to liaise with the dedicated BI Team Exposure to database monitoring tools Working within a high availability environment Permanent position Hybrid working - 2x days office-based, 3x days working remotely Location: Milton Keynes based office Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 To be considered for this role, please apply directly. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Are you a seasoned database professional with extensive DBA experience? Are you on the lookout for an exciting opportunity to spearhead technological advancements for a global enterprise in a high-availability, scalable environment? Here is an exceptional chance to join an expanding and well-established FinTech company. They boast over 4 million customers on their platforms and are in the process of revolutionizing their products, technological capabilities, and infrastructure. They are currently seeking a Senior Database Administrator or Principal DBA to assume responsibility for the management of their database systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the new roadmap and tackling intricate technical challenges across their database infrastructure and storage systems. Key Responsibilities: Take on a critical role in advancing the database environment by collaborating with a global team of DBAs across different time zones, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship as needed. Oversee the design, development, and implementation of storage systems to ensure 99.999% availability, performance optimization, and scalability. Implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions for mission-critical databases. Collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, closely aligning with cloud infrastructure and analytics groups. Required Experience: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields. A minimum of 12 years of commercial experience in database administration and management. Profound knowledge of database management systems, particularly PostgreSQL, with familiarity in other databases like Oracle, MSSQL, MYSQL, Mongo, and related technologies. Strong comprehension of database design, optimization, performance tuning, and security. Expertise in high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including clustering, backup, and storage. This role provides the opportunity to work at a senior level, influencing the next phase of growth within a challenging technical environment. You will have the chance to shape the roadmap, collaborate with other senior professionals, and contribute to a growing organization with complex challenges to address. This position offers a hybrid and flexible work arrangement, occasional travel opportunities, and a chance to be part of a thriving cloud-focused technology business. If you are intrigued and would like to learn more, please reach out to us.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Are you a seasoned database professional with extensive DBA experience? Are you on the lookout for an exciting opportunity to spearhead technological advancements for a global enterprise in a high-availability, scalable environment? Here is an exceptional chance to join an expanding and well-established FinTech company. They boast over 4 million customers on their platforms and are in the process of revolutionizing their products, technological capabilities, and infrastructure. They are currently seeking a Senior Database Administrator or Principal DBA to assume responsibility for the management of their database systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the new roadmap and tackling intricate technical challenges across their database infrastructure and storage systems. Key Responsibilities: Take on a critical role in advancing the database environment by collaborating with a global team of DBAs across different time zones, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship as needed. Oversee the design, development, and implementation of storage systems to ensure 99.999% availability, performance optimization, and scalability. Implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions for mission-critical databases. Collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, closely aligning with cloud infrastructure and analytics groups. Required Experience: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields. A minimum of 12 years of commercial experience in database administration and management. Profound knowledge of database management systems, particularly PostgreSQL, with familiarity in other databases like Oracle, MSSQL, MYSQL, Mongo, and related technologies. Strong comprehension of database design, optimization, performance tuning, and security. Expertise in high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including clustering, backup, and storage. This role provides the opportunity to work at a senior level, influencing the next phase of growth within a challenging technical environment. You will have the chance to shape the roadmap, collaborate with other senior professionals, and contribute to a growing organization with complex challenges to address. This position offers a hybrid and flexible work arrangement, occasional travel opportunities, and a chance to be part of a thriving cloud-focused technology business. If you are intrigued and would like to learn more, please reach out to us.
Kennedys is seeking a HR Systems and Data Administrator on a fixed term contract to join our growing Systems and Data team, which sits within the HR department. The Systems and Data team is responsible for managing and maintaining the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and all HR software, databases and HR data within the Firm on a global basis. The team has the ability to configure the HRIS to fit the specific needs and processes of the Firm; this involves configuring fields, workflows and security permissions within the system. The team is also responsible for all HR data management to ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date data within the HRIS. The HRIS and HR software solutions have integration links with other systems in the Firm, processes that are overseen and developed by the team. Additionally the team provides support to users of the system, troubleshooting issues and answering questions along with maintaining security and compliance within the system and with the use of the HR data. The team looks after all HR insights with reporting and analytics using a wide range of HR data to generate reports and build dashboards to provide HR and organisational leaders with workforce metrics and trends. The team continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the HRIS and identify opportunities for improvement. This may involve gathering feedback from users, monitoring system performance, and staying updated on emerging technologies and best practices in HRIS management. Team Kennedys HR team supports the firm around the world with all people related matters. We are a global team with HR presence in Chelmsford, Manchester and London for the UK, Dublin and Belfast for EMEA, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia for APAC, Basking Ridge for US and London/LATAM for LATAM. The areas of HR that we have responsibility for are Business Partnering, Learning and Development, Recruitment, Responsible Business (Social Impact, Wellbeing and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Policies and Operations, Reward and HR Systems. The HR function is also responsible for the Secretarial function in the UK. You will be working in a fast-paced, demanding, and global environment as we strive to make a difference for our people, clients and communities where we work. Key responsibilities Support the HR function by providing systems administration knowledge, support for all HRIS functions and systems including, but not limited to, Open HR, Open Pay, Clear Review and KITE Create systems workflows in Open HR and perform system configuration Create and maintain procedure manuals, including workflow specifications for use within the HR Department/Office Managers globally Write reports, as required, via Open HR, Excel or the SQL database Perform data cleansing and maintenance of all systems Provide firmwide reporting stats on a monthly basis Assist with general queries and training regarding all HR systems Run out of hours systems saves Manage large data imports and exports from Open HR and the SQL database Maintain security access to all HR systems. Required experience Experience of working in an office environment, preferably in a professional services or corporate environment A genuine interest in systems and analytics Attention to detail and demonstrated analytical skills Excellent organisational and written communication skills A team player who is able to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with different teams within a global law firm setting Ability to deal with highly confidential and sensitive data Knowledge of the MS suite of products Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys. where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Kennedys is seeking a HR Systems and Data Administrator on a fixed term contract to join our growing Systems and Data team, which sits within the HR department. The Systems and Data team is responsible for managing and maintaining the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and all HR software, databases and HR data within the Firm on a global basis. The team has the ability to configure the HRIS to fit the specific needs and processes of the Firm; this involves configuring fields, workflows and security permissions within the system. The team is also responsible for all HR data management to ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date data within the HRIS. The HRIS and HR software solutions have integration links with other systems in the Firm, processes that are overseen and developed by the team. Additionally the team provides support to users of the system, troubleshooting issues and answering questions along with maintaining security and compliance within the system and with the use of the HR data. The team looks after all HR insights with reporting and analytics using a wide range of HR data to generate reports and build dashboards to provide HR and organisational leaders with workforce metrics and trends. The team continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the HRIS and identify opportunities for improvement. This may involve gathering feedback from users, monitoring system performance, and staying updated on emerging technologies and best practices in HRIS management. Team Kennedys HR team supports the firm around the world with all people related matters. We are a global team with HR presence in Chelmsford, Manchester and London for the UK, Dublin and Belfast for EMEA, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia for APAC, Basking Ridge for US and London/LATAM for LATAM. The areas of HR that we have responsibility for are Business Partnering, Learning and Development, Recruitment, Responsible Business (Social Impact, Wellbeing and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Policies and Operations, Reward and HR Systems. The HR function is also responsible for the Secretarial function in the UK. You will be working in a fast-paced, demanding, and global environment as we strive to make a difference for our people, clients and communities where we work. Key responsibilities Support the HR function by providing systems administration knowledge, support for all HRIS functions and systems including, but not limited to, Open HR, Open Pay, Clear Review and KITE Create systems workflows in Open HR and perform system configuration Create and maintain procedure manuals, including workflow specifications for use within the HR Department/Office Managers globally Write reports, as required, via Open HR, Excel or the SQL database Perform data cleansing and maintenance of all systems Provide firmwide reporting stats on a monthly basis Assist with general queries and training regarding all HR systems Run out of hours systems saves Manage large data imports and exports from Open HR and the SQL database Maintain security access to all HR systems. Required experience Experience of working in an office environment, preferably in a professional services or corporate environment A genuine interest in systems and analytics Attention to detail and demonstrated analytical skills Excellent organisational and written communication skills A team player who is able to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with different teams within a global law firm setting Ability to deal with highly confidential and sensitive data Knowledge of the MS suite of products Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys. where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
Senior SIPP Administrator - Excellent Career Opportunity Manchester - £35000 - £42000 / Flexible Working & Excellent Benefits Package. A leading SIPP Consultancy are looking to recruit into their expanding and continually developing SIPP Team. The team you would be joining offer award winning technical administration services and are one of the largest providers in the UK. The company offer training & development programmes, qualification sponsorship, flexible working and many other benefits and initiatives designed to create an excellent working environment, career progression opportunities for all and a good work / life balance. Specifics of the role include - Manage technical administration of SIPP schemes including processing pension contributions, transferring benefits, processing investment account applications, dealing with loan set ups and closing pension accounts. Manage client enquiries; responding by telephone, letter and e-mail Oversee property purchases, sales and leases. Manage FCA and HMRC reporting. Calculate client retirement benefits, Manage divorce and death benefit questions. Provide mentoring, coaching and help with the development of more junior team members. Check colleagues work, providing positive feedback. Assist the team manager, helping achieve department standards, improving processes where required, make recommendations and cover managerial duties when needed. Develop your technical SIPP & SSAS knowledge covering tax laws, legislation and regulatory changes. Attend client meetings when required. Update and maintain relevant software and databases Take an active role in project work This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work for a growing team that has received plenty of inward investment and has strong future development plans. To apply for the position, you should ideally have gained good SIPP experience and be looking to forward your career You will also need to display strong numerical skills and be comfortable using SIPP Pro or similar software packages. For more information, please contact Richard Garbett
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Senior SIPP Administrator - Excellent Career Opportunity Manchester - £35000 - £42000 / Flexible Working & Excellent Benefits Package. A leading SIPP Consultancy are looking to recruit into their expanding and continually developing SIPP Team. The team you would be joining offer award winning technical administration services and are one of the largest providers in the UK. The company offer training & development programmes, qualification sponsorship, flexible working and many other benefits and initiatives designed to create an excellent working environment, career progression opportunities for all and a good work / life balance. Specifics of the role include - Manage technical administration of SIPP schemes including processing pension contributions, transferring benefits, processing investment account applications, dealing with loan set ups and closing pension accounts. Manage client enquiries; responding by telephone, letter and e-mail Oversee property purchases, sales and leases. Manage FCA and HMRC reporting. Calculate client retirement benefits, Manage divorce and death benefit questions. Provide mentoring, coaching and help with the development of more junior team members. Check colleagues work, providing positive feedback. Assist the team manager, helping achieve department standards, improving processes where required, make recommendations and cover managerial duties when needed. Develop your technical SIPP & SSAS knowledge covering tax laws, legislation and regulatory changes. Attend client meetings when required. Update and maintain relevant software and databases Take an active role in project work This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work for a growing team that has received plenty of inward investment and has strong future development plans. To apply for the position, you should ideally have gained good SIPP experience and be looking to forward your career You will also need to display strong numerical skills and be comfortable using SIPP Pro or similar software packages. For more information, please contact Richard Garbett
Job Title: Oracle Database Administrator (OCI) - 3 Month Contract Location: Lancashire, United Kingdom (Mostly Remote) Pay rate: £25/hr Are you an experienced Oracle Database Administrator with a penchant for cloud infrastructure? Do you thrive in ensuring maximum service availability and security in a dynamic environment? We're seeking an Oracle DBA to join a a local authority in Lancashire, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting and advancing their Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) platform. Role Overview: As an Oracle OCI Database Administrator, you will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and enhancing their OCI database environment. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring seamless operations, including patching, upgrades, backup, recovery, and high availability across multiple sites. Additionally, you'll implement robust security measures, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with in-house DBAs to deliver ongoing workloads. Responsibilities: Contribute to strategic initiatives, delivering projects of various scales within challenging deadlines. Provide expertise in Oracle database administration, including software installation, patching, upgrades, backup, recovery, and ensuring maximum service availability. Implement and maintain robust security measures, compliance, risk management, and capacity planning on the OCI platform. Perform performance diagnostics & tuning, ensuring optimal database performance. Collaborate closely with the Principal Engineer/Designer and project management teams to deliver solutions and maintain existing services. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Prioritise customer aspirations & requirements, representing the Digital Service at all levels and attending customer meetings. About You: In-depth knowledge of Oracle Database (version 19c Enterprise Edition) and associated technologies on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Substantial experience in designing and implementing highly available, performant, and secure database solutions aligned with availability and disaster recovery strategies. Proficiency in management tools, utilising OCI event and monitoring service, database system monitoring (OEM), administration, compliance, and capacity planning. Experience with Data Guard, Oracle upgrades, database migrations, Linux operating system, and Oracle RU patching in OCI. Familiarity with Oracle Forms and Reports is desirable. Why Join Us: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within a forward-thinking local authority. Flexible and mostly remote working arrangements. Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. If you're ready to take the next step in your Oracle DBA career and make a tangible impact in a supportive environment, apply now!. Make a difference while advancing your expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Oracle Database Administrator (OCI) - 3 Month Contract Location: Lancashire, United Kingdom (Mostly Remote) Pay rate: £25/hr Are you an experienced Oracle Database Administrator with a penchant for cloud infrastructure? Do you thrive in ensuring maximum service availability and security in a dynamic environment? We're seeking an Oracle DBA to join a a local authority in Lancashire, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting and advancing their Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) platform. Role Overview: As an Oracle OCI Database Administrator, you will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and enhancing their OCI database environment. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring seamless operations, including patching, upgrades, backup, recovery, and high availability across multiple sites. Additionally, you'll implement robust security measures, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with in-house DBAs to deliver ongoing workloads. Responsibilities: Contribute to strategic initiatives, delivering projects of various scales within challenging deadlines. Provide expertise in Oracle database administration, including software installation, patching, upgrades, backup, recovery, and ensuring maximum service availability. Implement and maintain robust security measures, compliance, risk management, and capacity planning on the OCI platform. Perform performance diagnostics & tuning, ensuring optimal database performance. Collaborate closely with the Principal Engineer/Designer and project management teams to deliver solutions and maintain existing services. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Prioritise customer aspirations & requirements, representing the Digital Service at all levels and attending customer meetings. About You: In-depth knowledge of Oracle Database (version 19c Enterprise Edition) and associated technologies on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Substantial experience in designing and implementing highly available, performant, and secure database solutions aligned with availability and disaster recovery strategies. Proficiency in management tools, utilising OCI event and monitoring service, database system monitoring (OEM), administration, compliance, and capacity planning. Experience with Data Guard, Oracle upgrades, database migrations, Linux operating system, and Oracle RU patching in OCI. Familiarity with Oracle Forms and Reports is desirable. Why Join Us: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within a forward-thinking local authority. Flexible and mostly remote working arrangements. Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. If you're ready to take the next step in your Oracle DBA career and make a tangible impact in a supportive environment, apply now!. Make a difference while advancing your expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
ROLE: Database Administrator / DBA LOCATION: Remote / Home based SKILLS: Progress OpenEdge, Unix / Linux DESCRIPTION: This role ticks a lot of boxes. YES, you can work remotely. (OK, occasional travel to the office will be required but might only be once a month or so and there are sites throughout the UK) YES, the package and benefits are great, market leading you might say. YES, it is a well established, market leading organisation. YES, the work is interesting and challenging and you will be exposed to a range of other technologies. This is what we are looking for: Experience of database design and administration in a Progress/OpenEdge environment. Batch processing on Linux. You will be involved in: Database maintenance and schema changes in development, test and live. Database configuration and upgrades including database tuning and performance monitoring. Scripting associated with database management tasks. Administration of other data/messaging hubs such as AMQ and Mongo (training can be provided). Next steps: Apply for the role with a copy of your CV and I will be in touch to discuss things in more detail.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
ROLE: Database Administrator / DBA LOCATION: Remote / Home based SKILLS: Progress OpenEdge, Unix / Linux DESCRIPTION: This role ticks a lot of boxes. YES, you can work remotely. (OK, occasional travel to the office will be required but might only be once a month or so and there are sites throughout the UK) YES, the package and benefits are great, market leading you might say. YES, it is a well established, market leading organisation. YES, the work is interesting and challenging and you will be exposed to a range of other technologies. This is what we are looking for: Experience of database design and administration in a Progress/OpenEdge environment. Batch processing on Linux. You will be involved in: Database maintenance and schema changes in development, test and live. Database configuration and upgrades including database tuning and performance monitoring. Scripting associated with database management tasks. Administration of other data/messaging hubs such as AMQ and Mongo (training can be provided). Next steps: Apply for the role with a copy of your CV and I will be in touch to discuss things in more detail.
Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Hybrid) needed in Preston, Paying £22.51ph - Reference: RQ This role is a hybrid role mainly working from home. This role is for approx 6 months Hours per week are 37 Your role will give you opportunities to:• contribute to the ongoing development of the OCI platform• provide support to in-house DBA Team• ensure delivery of best-practice across the existing Oracle services Candidate: We are looking for an Oracle OCI Database Administrator to contribute to the support and continuing development of the OCI platform. The role• contribute and deliver against strategic initiatives of both the Digital Service and through the delivery of small to large scale projects, meeting challenging deadlines.• provide Oracle database administration expertise.• software installation, patching and upgrades, backup, recovery and ensuring maximum service availability of the database estate.• security, hardening, compliance, risk and capacity management of the database estate on the OCI platform.• undertake performance diagnostics & tuning.• work closely with the Principal Engineer/Designer for databases and the project management community to ensure delivery of agreed solutions and maintenance of existing services.• work closely with the Principal Engineer/Designer ensuring that strategic initiatives are delivered, and best practice standards are embedded within the design process. • drive efficiencies and cost-savings through continuous improvement of people, process and technology.• ensure that customer aspirations & requirements are the driving force behind everything we do.• represent the Digital Service at all levels and attend customer meetings.About you• in-depth knowledge of Oracle Database (version 19c Enterprise Edition) and associated technologies on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure• Substantial experience of designing and implementing highly available, performant and secure database solutions that are aligned to availability and disaster recovery strategies.• Experience of management tools, utilising OCI event and monitoring service, database system monitoring (OEM), administration, compliance and capacity planning• Experience of Data Guard• Experience of Oracle upgrades and database migrations. Experience of Linux operating system and Oracle RU patching in OCI.• Oracle Forms and Reports This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website .
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Hybrid) needed in Preston, Paying £22.51ph - Reference: RQ This role is a hybrid role mainly working from home. This role is for approx 6 months Hours per week are 37 Your role will give you opportunities to:• contribute to the ongoing development of the OCI platform• provide support to in-house DBA Team• ensure delivery of best-practice across the existing Oracle services Candidate: We are looking for an Oracle OCI Database Administrator to contribute to the support and continuing development of the OCI platform. The role• contribute and deliver against strategic initiatives of both the Digital Service and through the delivery of small to large scale projects, meeting challenging deadlines.• provide Oracle database administration expertise.• software installation, patching and upgrades, backup, recovery and ensuring maximum service availability of the database estate.• security, hardening, compliance, risk and capacity management of the database estate on the OCI platform.• undertake performance diagnostics & tuning.• work closely with the Principal Engineer/Designer for databases and the project management community to ensure delivery of agreed solutions and maintenance of existing services.• work closely with the Principal Engineer/Designer ensuring that strategic initiatives are delivered, and best practice standards are embedded within the design process. • drive efficiencies and cost-savings through continuous improvement of people, process and technology.• ensure that customer aspirations & requirements are the driving force behind everything we do.• represent the Digital Service at all levels and attend customer meetings.About you• in-depth knowledge of Oracle Database (version 19c Enterprise Edition) and associated technologies on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure• Substantial experience of designing and implementing highly available, performant and secure database solutions that are aligned to availability and disaster recovery strategies.• Experience of management tools, utilising OCI event and monitoring service, database system monitoring (OEM), administration, compliance and capacity planning• Experience of Data Guard• Experience of Oracle upgrades and database migrations. Experience of Linux operating system and Oracle RU patching in OCI.• Oracle Forms and Reports This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website .
PharmaLex is looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator - MySQL / Senior DBA to work within Cloud Engineering and Operations to support PharmaLex's products. This opportunity can be home based within the UK or hybrid from our offices in Colchester, Essex. About us: PharmaLex is now part of Cencora, a leading global healthcare company with a foundation in pharmaceutical distribution. Together, PharmaLex and Cencora offer end-to-end product commercialization, including global market access strategy and execution, to drive patients' healthier futures wherever they are in the world. Our experts use technology-elevated solutions to support clients through the entire product lifecycle. About the role: PharmaLex is looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator/Senior DBA to work within Cloud Engineering and Operations to support PharmaLex's products. We need you to take ownership of our MySQL servers, take them to the next level via automation, tooling and best practices then shift left to ensure our applications can handle the future demands of our fast-growing area.If you are passionate about databases, good engineering practices and processes, automation, and customers we want to hear from you! What are we offering our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL? High autonomy. You are the engineer and craftsman we are here to enable you to make your masterpiece your way. Space to learn. 10% of your time is reserved for training days. Access to online training tools including A Cloud Guru. Career progression and mentorship. We want you to be the best version of yourself. Clear goals and development plan to get you where you want with space and tools to achieve those goals. You will be stretched daily which creates real rock star engineers. International mindset, operating in a diverse working environment, interacting with global employees and customers, and understanding and valuing cultural differences to become a global player in our industry. Health cash plan or private healthcare from day one. Life assurance. 25 days holiday plus BH (increasing to 27 after qualifying service). 8% employer pension contribution. Volunteer Day. An opportunity to work within an organisation with a positive work/life balance environment. Key responsibilities as our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL: Database Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitoring database health, space utilization, and system resource usage to identify and resolve issues promptly. Performing routine maintenance tasks such as database reorganization, index rebuilding, and statistics updates. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Investigating and resolving database-related issues, including performance problems, data corruption, query optimisation, index recommendations connectivity problems, and application integration issues. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with development teams, SRE, and other stakeholders to ensure database requirements are met, and providing technical guidance and support when needed. Capacity Planning and Scalability: Assessing current database capacity and planning for future growth. Scaling the database infrastructure to handle increased data volumes and user loads as the organization expands. Supporting development teams by shifting database processes left What we're looking for in our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL: The successful Senior Database Administrator - MySQL will havea strong mix of technical and soft skills to drive technical brilliance and strong collaboration across multiple teams. Not all skills are required! Soft skills You love learning new skills and are always pushing yourself to learn more. You can deal with high-pressure situations, step back and get the full picture before jumping in. Complex polymorphic problem-solving is your bread and butter. You love the solution and want more! You grasp new concepts quickly and to a high standard. You thrive in a strong teamwork environment and put the team first in all of your actions. Technical skills Extensive MySQL 5.7 and 8.0 experience to cover the activities described in the job role. Experience using PT tool set. Configuration technologies such as Ansible to support configuration changes of our MySQL servers. Experience using Public Clouds such as Azure. A strong drive to engineer solutions using best practices. This is very important! Security first design philosophy. If you are passionate about reliability, good engineering practices and processes, automation, and customers we want to hear from you! To join our team as a Senior Database Administrator - MySQL , please click 'apply' now. Pharmalex is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join our growing team. At Pharmalex we make sure that we comply equality, diversity and inclusion in all our offices and prohibit against any discrimination on basis of race, religion, colour, sex, age, marital status or disability status etc. No agencies please.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
PharmaLex is looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator - MySQL / Senior DBA to work within Cloud Engineering and Operations to support PharmaLex's products. This opportunity can be home based within the UK or hybrid from our offices in Colchester, Essex. About us: PharmaLex is now part of Cencora, a leading global healthcare company with a foundation in pharmaceutical distribution. Together, PharmaLex and Cencora offer end-to-end product commercialization, including global market access strategy and execution, to drive patients' healthier futures wherever they are in the world. Our experts use technology-elevated solutions to support clients through the entire product lifecycle. About the role: PharmaLex is looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator/Senior DBA to work within Cloud Engineering and Operations to support PharmaLex's products. We need you to take ownership of our MySQL servers, take them to the next level via automation, tooling and best practices then shift left to ensure our applications can handle the future demands of our fast-growing area.If you are passionate about databases, good engineering practices and processes, automation, and customers we want to hear from you! What are we offering our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL? High autonomy. You are the engineer and craftsman we are here to enable you to make your masterpiece your way. Space to learn. 10% of your time is reserved for training days. Access to online training tools including A Cloud Guru. Career progression and mentorship. We want you to be the best version of yourself. Clear goals and development plan to get you where you want with space and tools to achieve those goals. You will be stretched daily which creates real rock star engineers. International mindset, operating in a diverse working environment, interacting with global employees and customers, and understanding and valuing cultural differences to become a global player in our industry. Health cash plan or private healthcare from day one. Life assurance. 25 days holiday plus BH (increasing to 27 after qualifying service). 8% employer pension contribution. Volunteer Day. An opportunity to work within an organisation with a positive work/life balance environment. Key responsibilities as our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL: Database Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitoring database health, space utilization, and system resource usage to identify and resolve issues promptly. Performing routine maintenance tasks such as database reorganization, index rebuilding, and statistics updates. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Investigating and resolving database-related issues, including performance problems, data corruption, query optimisation, index recommendations connectivity problems, and application integration issues. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with development teams, SRE, and other stakeholders to ensure database requirements are met, and providing technical guidance and support when needed. Capacity Planning and Scalability: Assessing current database capacity and planning for future growth. Scaling the database infrastructure to handle increased data volumes and user loads as the organization expands. Supporting development teams by shifting database processes left What we're looking for in our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL: The successful Senior Database Administrator - MySQL will havea strong mix of technical and soft skills to drive technical brilliance and strong collaboration across multiple teams. Not all skills are required! Soft skills You love learning new skills and are always pushing yourself to learn more. You can deal with high-pressure situations, step back and get the full picture before jumping in. Complex polymorphic problem-solving is your bread and butter. You love the solution and want more! You grasp new concepts quickly and to a high standard. You thrive in a strong teamwork environment and put the team first in all of your actions. Technical skills Extensive MySQL 5.7 and 8.0 experience to cover the activities described in the job role. Experience using PT tool set. Configuration technologies such as Ansible to support configuration changes of our MySQL servers. Experience using Public Clouds such as Azure. A strong drive to engineer solutions using best practices. This is very important! Security first design philosophy. If you are passionate about reliability, good engineering practices and processes, automation, and customers we want to hear from you! To join our team as a Senior Database Administrator - MySQL , please click 'apply' now. Pharmalex is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join our growing team. At Pharmalex we make sure that we comply equality, diversity and inclusion in all our offices and prohibit against any discrimination on basis of race, religion, colour, sex, age, marital status or disability status etc. No agencies please.
Our client based in Northampton are seeking a skilled and dedicated Customer Service Administrator to join their Failure Analysis team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of their failure analysis processes. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a customer-focused approach. Need to be a proactive individual who thrives on variety and the challenge of just making it happen to deliver outstanding service. Responsibilities: Customer Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers seeking information or assistance with failure analysis requests. Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries via phone, email, or other communication channels. Ensure customer satisfaction by addressing concerns, resolving issues, and providing accurate and timely information. Administrative Support: Maintain accurate records of failure analysis requests, including customer information, case details, and progress updates. Coordinate and schedule returns, ensuring all necessary documentation is prepared and available. Work with internal FA Engineers to ensure timely completion of tasks and effective resolution of customer issues. Data Management: Accurately input, update, and maintain data in the failure analysis database and other relevant systems. Generate reports and summaries as needed, providing insights and recommendations for process improvement. Ensure data integrity and confidentiality while adhering to company policies and procedures. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance the failure analysis process, working closely with the team to implement improvements. Proactively suggest innovative ideas to optimize customer service, increase efficiency, and enhance overall customer experience. Quality Assurance: Conduct regular quality audits on customer service interactions and administrative tasks to ensure compliance with established standards. Provide summary report of activity to Manager Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including failure analysis engineers, technical support staff, and management, to ensure a seamless customer experience. Share customer feedback and insights with relevant stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. General admin support tasks - i.e., Cycle count admin, PPE P/orders, Consumable orders. Part of a small team, but interestingly interacting with colleagues and customers across the world in various time zones Qualifications: Proven experience in a customer service or administrative role, preferably in a tech or engineering environment. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with customers and internal stakeholders. Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly. Confidence to express the urgency of particular of a particular return to internal colleagues Some Proficiency in using customer relationship management (CRM) software, databases, would be advantageous Statistical reporting using excel and power point would be advantageous, Problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations. Knowledge of failure analysis principles, methodologies, and terminology is desirable but not essential.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Our client based in Northampton are seeking a skilled and dedicated Customer Service Administrator to join their Failure Analysis team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of their failure analysis processes. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a customer-focused approach. Need to be a proactive individual who thrives on variety and the challenge of just making it happen to deliver outstanding service. Responsibilities: Customer Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers seeking information or assistance with failure analysis requests. Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries via phone, email, or other communication channels. Ensure customer satisfaction by addressing concerns, resolving issues, and providing accurate and timely information. Administrative Support: Maintain accurate records of failure analysis requests, including customer information, case details, and progress updates. Coordinate and schedule returns, ensuring all necessary documentation is prepared and available. Work with internal FA Engineers to ensure timely completion of tasks and effective resolution of customer issues. Data Management: Accurately input, update, and maintain data in the failure analysis database and other relevant systems. Generate reports and summaries as needed, providing insights and recommendations for process improvement. Ensure data integrity and confidentiality while adhering to company policies and procedures. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance the failure analysis process, working closely with the team to implement improvements. Proactively suggest innovative ideas to optimize customer service, increase efficiency, and enhance overall customer experience. Quality Assurance: Conduct regular quality audits on customer service interactions and administrative tasks to ensure compliance with established standards. Provide summary report of activity to Manager Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including failure analysis engineers, technical support staff, and management, to ensure a seamless customer experience. Share customer feedback and insights with relevant stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. General admin support tasks - i.e., Cycle count admin, PPE P/orders, Consumable orders. Part of a small team, but interestingly interacting with colleagues and customers across the world in various time zones Qualifications: Proven experience in a customer service or administrative role, preferably in a tech or engineering environment. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with customers and internal stakeholders. Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly. Confidence to express the urgency of particular of a particular return to internal colleagues Some Proficiency in using customer relationship management (CRM) software, databases, would be advantageous Statistical reporting using excel and power point would be advantageous, Problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations. Knowledge of failure analysis principles, methodologies, and terminology is desirable but not essential.
Database Administrator Agency Reference Number: J74050 Venn Group is currently working with an NHS Trust, based in London, who are recruiting for a SQL Database Administrator (DBA). Rate: £39.71 umbrella per hour Location: London- Hybrid Duration: 3months Job Responsibilities: Experience installing SQL server instances Experienced in the backup and restore of databases Data files movement (to different servers) Exposure to Windows Clusters and SQL availability groups (HA) Monitor databases user access and security Ability to monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users Monitor system storage requirements Install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS) Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata) Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly Carry out capacity planning Work closely with the different teams across Informatics and the wider Organisation Knowledge of different recovery plans Install new applications and customise existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database Experience in implementing and maintain high availability clusters The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience working as a SQL DBA NHS/healthcare experience Previous exposure in the management and security implementation of Microsoft BI stack reporting tools like SSRS and Power BI Previous experience in patching and rebooting servers, including enabling and disabling the relevant services Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Database Administrator Agency Reference Number: J74050 Venn Group is currently working with an NHS Trust, based in London, who are recruiting for a SQL Database Administrator (DBA). Rate: £39.71 umbrella per hour Location: London- Hybrid Duration: 3months Job Responsibilities: Experience installing SQL server instances Experienced in the backup and restore of databases Data files movement (to different servers) Exposure to Windows Clusters and SQL availability groups (HA) Monitor databases user access and security Ability to monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users Monitor system storage requirements Install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS) Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata) Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly Carry out capacity planning Work closely with the different teams across Informatics and the wider Organisation Knowledge of different recovery plans Install new applications and customise existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database Experience in implementing and maintain high availability clusters The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience working as a SQL DBA NHS/healthcare experience Previous exposure in the management and security implementation of Microsoft BI stack reporting tools like SSRS and Power BI Previous experience in patching and rebooting servers, including enabling and disabling the relevant services Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Hybrid) Description: This post is for the recruitment of a Senior Oracle Database Administrator" based at County Hall, Preston, PR1 8XJ. Pay Rate: £22.51/per hour via Umbrella. 37 hours per week. Initial 6 month contract (with chance of extension). Duties: We are looking for an experienced Oracle OCI Database Administrator to contribute to the support and continuing development of the OCI platform. You will have detailed knowledge of managing, monitoring and maintaining databases within the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, patching and upgrades as well as backup and recovery, cloning and maximum availability. Over and above you will have experience of: Cloud Administration including developing, testing and implementing backup and recovery plans including high availability across sites Implementing robust OCI database security measures Troubleshooting database-related issues in OCI Supporting experienced in-house DBAs in the delivery of ongoing workloads Duties: Contribute and deliver against strategic initiatives of both the Digital Service and LCC through the delivery of small to large scale projects, meeting challenging deadlines. Provide Oracle database administration expertise. Software installation, patching and upgrades, backup, recovery and ensuring maximum service availability of the database estate. Security, hardening, compliance, risk and capacity management of the database estate on the OCI platform. Requirements: Must have experience of: Oracle estate (databases, Weblogic, forms, reports) into the Oracle Cloud (also known as Oracle OCI). This role is for candidates who have proven experience as an Oracle DBA, with expertise both on-premises and OCI, effective communication and collaboration skills as well as experience in OCI database security, performance tuning and monitoring.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Hybrid) Description: This post is for the recruitment of a Senior Oracle Database Administrator" based at County Hall, Preston, PR1 8XJ. Pay Rate: £22.51/per hour via Umbrella. 37 hours per week. Initial 6 month contract (with chance of extension). Duties: We are looking for an experienced Oracle OCI Database Administrator to contribute to the support and continuing development of the OCI platform. You will have detailed knowledge of managing, monitoring and maintaining databases within the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, patching and upgrades as well as backup and recovery, cloning and maximum availability. Over and above you will have experience of: Cloud Administration including developing, testing and implementing backup and recovery plans including high availability across sites Implementing robust OCI database security measures Troubleshooting database-related issues in OCI Supporting experienced in-house DBAs in the delivery of ongoing workloads Duties: Contribute and deliver against strategic initiatives of both the Digital Service and LCC through the delivery of small to large scale projects, meeting challenging deadlines. Provide Oracle database administration expertise. Software installation, patching and upgrades, backup, recovery and ensuring maximum service availability of the database estate. Security, hardening, compliance, risk and capacity management of the database estate on the OCI platform. Requirements: Must have experience of: Oracle estate (databases, Weblogic, forms, reports) into the Oracle Cloud (also known as Oracle OCI). This role is for candidates who have proven experience as an Oracle DBA, with expertise both on-premises and OCI, effective communication and collaboration skills as well as experience in OCI database security, performance tuning and monitoring.
SQL Database Administrator (DBA) - £550-£600 per day - Outside IR35 - Primarily remote - 3 months initial contract. Working on an ad hoc / requirement basis. My client, a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and management of the UK s critical digital infrastructure, is seeking a talented and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in SQL, to join them on a contract basis. The role will primarily focus on managing on-premise databases, ensuring their efficiency, security, and reliability. In addition to SQL, the ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Tableau, replication, query optimization, ETL updates, and transitioning from legacy SQL versions. If you have a passion for database management and a track record of success in these areas, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our team. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage on-premise SQL database solutions to support various business applications and processes. Optimize SQL queries and database performance to ensure efficient data retrieval and processing. Implement and maintain Tableau dashboards for data visualization and reporting purposes. Configure and manage database replication to ensure data consistency and availability across multiple servers. Perform ETL updates and transformations to integrate data from various sources into the SQL databases. Conduct regular performance tuning and optimization activities to enhance database efficiency and scalability. Collaborate with software developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of database systems with other IT infrastructure components. Plan and execute database upgrades and migrations from legacy versions to newer versions of SQL Server. Implement and enforce database security policies and procedures to safeguard sensitive data. Provide technical support and guidance to team members and end-users as needed. Requirements: Proven work experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) with a strong emphasis on on-premise SQL database management. Advanced skills in SQL programming, including complex query optimization, stored procedures, triggers, and functions. Proficiency in database performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization techniques. Strong expertise in Tableau for data visualization and reporting. Experience configuring and managing database replication for high availability and disaster recovery. Hands-on experience with ETL tools and processes for data integration. Ability to plan and execute database upgrades and migrations from legacy versions to newer versions of SQL Server. Familiarity with database security best practices and procedures. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications: Relevant certifications in SQL database administration (e.g., Microsoft Certified: SQL Database Administrator) are a plus. Experience with other database platforms such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle. Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and technologies.
Apr 11, 2024
Contractor
SQL Database Administrator (DBA) - £550-£600 per day - Outside IR35 - Primarily remote - 3 months initial contract. Working on an ad hoc / requirement basis. My client, a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and management of the UK s critical digital infrastructure, is seeking a talented and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in SQL, to join them on a contract basis. The role will primarily focus on managing on-premise databases, ensuring their efficiency, security, and reliability. In addition to SQL, the ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Tableau, replication, query optimization, ETL updates, and transitioning from legacy SQL versions. If you have a passion for database management and a track record of success in these areas, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our team. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage on-premise SQL database solutions to support various business applications and processes. Optimize SQL queries and database performance to ensure efficient data retrieval and processing. Implement and maintain Tableau dashboards for data visualization and reporting purposes. Configure and manage database replication to ensure data consistency and availability across multiple servers. Perform ETL updates and transformations to integrate data from various sources into the SQL databases. Conduct regular performance tuning and optimization activities to enhance database efficiency and scalability. Collaborate with software developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of database systems with other IT infrastructure components. Plan and execute database upgrades and migrations from legacy versions to newer versions of SQL Server. Implement and enforce database security policies and procedures to safeguard sensitive data. Provide technical support and guidance to team members and end-users as needed. Requirements: Proven work experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) with a strong emphasis on on-premise SQL database management. Advanced skills in SQL programming, including complex query optimization, stored procedures, triggers, and functions. Proficiency in database performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization techniques. Strong expertise in Tableau for data visualization and reporting. Experience configuring and managing database replication for high availability and disaster recovery. Hands-on experience with ETL tools and processes for data integration. Ability to plan and execute database upgrades and migrations from legacy versions to newer versions of SQL Server. Familiarity with database security best practices and procedures. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications: Relevant certifications in SQL database administration (e.g., Microsoft Certified: SQL Database Administrator) are a plus. Experience with other database platforms such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle. Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and technologies.