Database Team Lead

(Healthcare IT)

Hybrid – Mansfield (2 days per week on-site)
£48-50,000 per annum + package

We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join a leading Healthcare IT solutions provider as a Database Team Lead, to oversee the design, maintenance, and optimisation of SQL and Postgres database environments to ensure that their database systems meet the high standards of performance, security, and availability that their customers demand. 

The successful applicant will be working on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week required in their Mansfield office, and as well as their technical responsibilities also be tasked with leading and developing a team of DBA’s to ensure customer satisfaction.

Prior experience in the Healthcare IT field is not essential but will be viewed extremely favourably alongside the necessary technical proficiencies.

Key Responsibilities
- Managing and administering SQL and Postgres database systems, ensuring their optimal availability, performance, and security.
- Developing and implementing database best practices, standards, and policies to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.
- Collaborating with the development teams to optimise database queries and schema designs for performance.
- Monitoring database performance, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and ensuring the availability and reliability of database systems.
- Remaining current with industry trends and emerging database technologies to recommend system improvements.
- Evaluating and recommending hardware and software for database infrastructure upgrades or expansion where required.
- Maintaining a deep technical understanding of SQL and Postgres database systems.
- Gaining extensive knowledge in the key applications which utilise the databases provisioned.
- Preparing and delivering regular reports in relation to database performance, trends, and improvements.
- Ensuring all documentation complies with ISO9001 QMS and best practices.
- Ensuring the team has the appropriate resource levels to deliver business outcomes.
  
Required Experience
  
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- At least 5 years’ experience as a PostGres and SQL database administrator including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Previous experience with both Linux and Microsoft Operating Systems.
- Agile and Prince2.
- Previous experience in leading, developing and coaching a team.
- Relevant certifications: Microsoft SQL qualifications, PostgreSQL Certified Engineer are a plus.
- In-depth knowledge of database security, encryption, and access control mechanisms.
- Strong understanding of database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing.
- Familiarity with high availability and disaster recovery solutions for SQL and Postgres databases.
- Experience with database monitoring and management tools.
- Knowledge of database migration and version upgrade procedures.
- Scripting and automation skills for database tasks.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  
This company is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
  
** If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV via the link provided **
  
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