An experienced SQL DBA is required to join an ambitious cloud first scale up and challenger within the insurance sector to help manage and maintain their modern and complex Azure & Database estate.

The role.

Balancing delivery speed with service reliability, you’ll play a crucial role in managing problems, deploying and monitoring services, and establishing software delivery pipelines using the Microsoft Azure platform.

You will also be tasked with the swift resolution of all data-related issues and will oversee application databases within the estate.

Day to day, this will include

• Troubleshoot data-related issues, ensuring smooth business operations.
• Perform performance tuning and implement database backups for disaster recovery.
• Manage SQL Server Databases and develop databases for MI reporting.
• Create scripts for system integration, monitoring, and application data analysis.
• Deploy and manage virtual machines in highly available settings.
• Resolve third-line data-related tickets and troubleshoot infrastructure and network issues.
• Design and implement Azure data protection features, overseeing application architecture suitability.
• Manage communication with infrastructure partner teams.
• Create and manage virtual networks with high performance and security levels.
• Continuously improve cloud-based solutions and define best practices for deployment and maintenance while ensuring optimal application performance and uptime.

About you.

To succeed, you will need skills and experiences in the following

• Proficiency in SQL Server and Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.
• Experience in Windows and Linux operating system administration.
• Familiarity with Microsoft DevOps and PowerShell scripting.
• Possession of Azure certifications in specialized areas preferred.
• Expertise in utilizing IaaS and PaaS services, including database services and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of IP subnetting, Network Security Groups, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, DNS, and other networking concepts and protocols.
• Knowledge of relational and non-relational database technologies.
• Familiarity with the Atlassian toolset (JIRA/Confluence).
• Advantageous to have familiarity with domain-driven design principles.

On top of these technical skills, we are looking for an Azure Data and Infrastructure Engineer who

• Can demonstrate skills in identifying and evaluating new opportunities for technology innovation.
• Has experience working in the UK Financial Services Industry (ideally within Life and Pensions)
• Has experience in providing technical leadership on complex integration projects
• Is a self-starter with the ability to work with little management supervision.
• Has the ability to multi-task, be flexible and deal with interruptions and change.
• Is a strong communicator – able to foster excellent professional relationships.
• Can co-ordinate the triage, identification and resolution of complex production and non-production issues

The benefits.

In exchange for your expertise, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference and be part of a culture driven to make life better. You can expect a range of benefits that include:

• Flexible hybrid working (minimum of 1 day per month in office)
• Discretionary company bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance x4
• 6% Company Pension
• 24/7 GP service
• Medicash
• Travel insurance and much more

Ignite Digital Talent are committed to creating equal opportunities, and welcome job applications from all who are qualified and eligible to working in the UK, regardless of colour, ethnic or national origin, race, gender, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, religious or political beliefs, marital status, or family circumstances.