Database Administrator

LoadSpring is expanding beyond hosting into the world of predictive transformation. At LoadSpring, we bridge innovation and transformation with our LoadSpring Cloud Platform and the integrated data capabilities we provide through LoadSpring INSIGHTS. Our technology solutions provide a secure hosting platform to run the project and capital-intensive industries' most crucial project applications, delivering a reporting and analytical database of clean, accurate, relevant, and structured data.

LoadSpring’s innovative, tenacious, and driven professionals benefit from a unique working environment where our teams blend varying perspectives, experiences, and technologies to solve complex problems. In our value-filled environment, you’ll feel supported with workplace flexibility, commitment to health and wellness, and varied professional growth opportunities. We are excited to invite you to apply for our Database Administrator position and see how you can help top companies around the globe unlock the power of their data and position them to make the best strategic business decisions!

About the Database Administrator (DBA) position:

We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator who will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and operating support of the entire portfolio of databases and providing support in the administration, backup, integrity, and security of our database environment. In addition, responsible for database tasks from software upgrades to troubleshooting and continually assessing, improving, and optimizing our current database environment.

What you'll do as a Database Administrator (DBA):

• Install database software service packs and cumulative updates as necessary.
• Perform database Ad-hoc backups and restores.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database connectivity issues.
• Generate and distribute regular reports on database performance, usage, and capacity planning to inform decision-making.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Maintain database backup and recovery plans to safeguard critical data against loss or corruption.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and industry standards.
• Follow Change Management processes to implement database configuration changes.
• Follow Problem Management processes to troubleshoot and resolve recurring issues.
• Proactively monitor and respond to database Alerts.
• On-call requirements to ensure 24 x 7 support of database operations.

What you'll need to be a successful Database Administrator (DBA):

• 1-3 years of experience in database administration within an Oracle or MS SQL environment.
• Understanding of database technologies like MS SQL Server and Oracle.
• Experience with core operating systems including Windows and Linux.
• Understanding of database backup and redundancy technologies.
• Familiar with database security access control, encryption, and auditing.
• Understanding of database, instance, and database server monitoring and alerting.
• SQL scripting a plus, using Structured Query Language (SQL), PL/SQL, T-SQL, and other shell tech technologies.
• Cassandra experience and administration a plus.
• Understanding of technology troubleshooting methodologies.
• Ability to perform basic performance tuning and triage.
• Effective team player with the ability to collaborate within a global team environment.
• Must be able to function within a fast-paced, constantly changing, and improving technology team and organization.
• Willingness to participate within a department-level on-call 24/7 pager rotation.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Live in commutable distance to London

World-Class Benefits

We are proud of our high-energy and all-around fun working environment. Our team loves to come to work, loves to learn, and loves to win.

• We offer the following perks to keep you happy, healthy, and engaged at work
• An entrepreneurial culture where employees are empowered, leadership is open, and your ideas are executed.
• A spot where executives are your partners who encourage innovation and your growth.
• An entire company passionate about our cloud, technology, and top-notch customer service.
• A place where collaboration is highly valuable and all our employees feel like they sit in the office!
• As well as the usual benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Pension, and more!

Compensation: £45,000- £60,000 depending on experience

Equality

LoadSpring Solutions Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.