Database Administrator

Posted 24 Days Ago
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Square Mile, Greater London, England
In-Office
Mid level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
As a Database Administrator, you will manage and optimize databases, troubleshoot issues, conduct testing, and ensure performance and reliability, while also developing backup and recovery procedures and contributing to data migration and integration processes.
Summary Generated by Built In

Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in information services and solutions for professionals in the finance, tax and accounting, risk and compliance, health and legal sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Database Administrator to join our dynamic team.

Mission:

As a Database Administrator, you will engage more deeply in designing, developing, and maintaining the company’s databases. This role is essential for enhancing data management processes and ensuring that the databases are optimized for performance and reliability.

Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly and accurately.
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize database structures, schemas, and queries.
  • Monitor and maintain database integrity, performance, and storage utilization.
  • Implement and manage backup and recovery procedures to ensure high availability.
  • Ensure database deployments align with internal standards, as defined by the IT division GBS, and meet business requirements.
  • Meet ticket SLA expectations and contribute to incident resolution.
  • Stay current with emerging database technologies and assess their applicability.
  • Generate detailed reports on database performance and stability.
  • Assist with data migration and integration from multiple sources.
  • Create and modify data models with guidance.
  • Conduct thorough testing of database applications.
  • Support both OLTP and OLAP environments.
  • Participate in on-call rotations to support critical database operations outside regular business hour

Profile:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience (3–5 years as DBA).
  • Strong focus on SQL Server; experience with other platforms (MySQL, Oracle, Postgres, Cosmos DB, MongoDB, MariaDB) is a plus.
  • Appreciation for and working knowledge of database services offered by Azure and AWS.
  • Mindset oriented toward automation, with a drive to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency.
  • Deep understanding of integrated security and troubleshooting practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
  • Proficient in writing and reviewing T-SQL and other query languages.
  • Skilled in managing scheduled tasks, backups, recovery processes, and alerts.
  • Capable of diagnosing and resolving performance issues at both database and application levels.
  • Collaborative team player across technical and business units.
  • Proactive in identifying future needs and ensuring reliable service.
  • Willingness to work outside regular hours and participate in on-call support.
  • Passion for continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Skills:

  • SQL Proficiency: Writing and optimizing complex queries.
  • Data Integrity: Ensuring accuracy and consistency.
  • Performance Tuning: Enhancing database efficiency.
  • Reporting: Creating advanced and detailed reports.
  • Data Modeling: Intermediate-level design and modification.
  • Backup & Recovery: Planning and execution.
  • Integration: Handling data from diverse sources.
  • Problem Solving: Diagnosing and resolving issues effectively.
  • Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with Azure and AWS database services.
  • Automation: Experience or interest in automating database tasks and workflows.

If you think that you have the needed requirements click on the apply button to join us and #bethedifference. If making a difference matters to you, then you matter to us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with local regulations.

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Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Top Skills

AWS
Azure
Cosmos Db
Mariadb
MongoDB
MySQL
Oracle
Postgres
SQL Server
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The Company
Hagerstown, MD
18,996 Employees

What We Do

Wolters Kluwer (www.wolterskluwer.com) is a global leader in information services and solutions for professionals in the health, tax and accounting, risk and compliance, finance and legal sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.

Founded in 1836 and headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands, the company serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries and employs 18,600 people worldwide.

Wolters Kluwer reported 2019 annual revenues of €4.6 billion. Listed on Euronext Amsterdam, Wolters Kluwer shares (WKL) are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).

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