Senior Database Engineer

Advanced is a business that embraces innovation, enabling its customers to seize every opportunity and transform their business. Life at Advanced begins in an exciting environment in a role that matters.

We are looking for an experienced Microsoft SQL server DBA to join an existing team managing high profile, large enterprise ITO customers.

You will diligently deliver high quality SQL DBA services:

• Building, Configuring, Securing, Enhancing and Operating SQL Server database servers, to include clustering, availability groups, replication services, SSAS, SSIS and SSRS. This is whole life management of database servers, both on-prem and in the cloud and will include service migrations.
• Test high availability and business continuity plans for customer systems.
• Planning, design and implementation of new builds for major corporate and government clients. You will be experienced at producing exceptional quality, customer facing HLD and LLD documentation and will be able to maintain such documentation through system lifecycles.
• Provide support and mentoring internally and externally, respecting SLA’s and OLA’s as guided.
• Work with internal stakeholders to develop and refine technical solutions across the product lifecycle.
• Be part of the team that includes participation in an On-Call rotation to provide our customers 24/7 support.

• Previous experience of SQL server administration.
• Demonstrable experience of automating, scripting, and streamlining processes for efficiency and accuracy, using tooling such as PowerShell.
• Ability to operating SQL performance management tooling such Foglight.
• Experience and/or recent study of Azure or AWS.
• Understanding of good practices to drive standard, repeatable deployment processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of security best practices pertinent to SQL server administration, e.g. CIS hardening.
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills, written and oral, conversing at all levels with customers, prospects and internally.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to devise and implement strategies beneficial to Advanced and our clients.
• Be self-motivated, tenacious, disciplined, enthusiastic and resilient.
• Effective time management skills, ability to multitask and prioritise under pressure.

One or more of these accreditations would be advantageous but not essential:

• Microsoft DP-300: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions
• Microsoft AZ-104: Azure Administrator

Wellbeing focused – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral

• Annual Leave – 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer - We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace

Personal Growth - Regardless of where you are at in your career, we’re committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally

• Development Programmes – From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
• Performance Bonus – Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success

Financial wellbeing - We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important

• Pension Scheme – Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
• Income protection insurance – Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most

Recognition – Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do

• Values Awards – Our quarterly employee-driven initiative to highlight and reward the people in the organisation who embody our values the most
• Clear Review – Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self

Making a Difference – we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about

• MatchIt! – Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and Advanced will match part of the funding
• Volunteering Time – Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
• Pennies from Heaven – donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger

We are one the UK’s largest tech companies, and our products sit at the heart of some of the country's best-known businesses. We’ve grown phenomenally quickly with a £275m turnover and 2,800 employees supporting over 25,000 customers. We hire for potential. We want to make sure we have the best people for the job and provide genuinely equal opportunities for our people to thrive. Our recruitment process is designed with inclusion and equity at its core.

Find out more about the next steps once you’ve applied here - careers.oneadvanced.com/how-we-hire