Database Administrator (DBA)

Roles and RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and deliver infrastructure initiatives (e.g. platform evergreening, upgrades, standardisation, estate hygiene, decommissioning).

Build and manage database environments, supporting the strategic shift towards reduced physical server deployments and optimised cost.

Assess and deploy security patches and critical updates, ensuring compliance with internal controls and risk requirements.

Evaluate new database technologies and features, producing proof-of-concepts, and supporting safe adoption across the estate (including cloud DB services where applicable).

Provide internal consultancy to GPBW project teams on database design, resilience, performance, backup/recovery, and operational readiness.

Produce clear and accurate documentation for internal publication (standards, procedures, implementation guides, runbooks).

Report progress and risks to management with concise updates on delivery status, issues, dependencies, and remediation plans.

Support change and incident activities including troubleshooting and root cause analysis, taking part in an on-call/rota model.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Strong hands-on experience with at least one enterprise RDBMS, such as:

Oracle (e.g. RMAN, Data Guard, RAC, Exadata), orDB2, orPostgreSQL, orSQL Server

Ability to learn and adopt new database technologies quickly.

Experience with shell scripting and automation (e.g. Bash, PowerShell, Python/Ansible—depending on platform).

Strong understanding of IT operations, including incident/change management and controlled production practices.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to explain technical topics clearly to varied audiences.

Strong organisation skills: methodical, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities.

Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines, including out-of-hours support when required.