Eden Smith Limited
30/04/2024
Cloud Database Administrator (12 month FTC) London/Hybrid Up to £67,000 per annum + generous benefits package An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a global organisation within the insurance industry, famed for their diverse workforce and superb office culture. As the new Cloud Database Administrator, you will be part of a migration from an on-prem DWH to the Cloud. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance optimization of company cloud-based database systems. Main Duties will include: Collaborating with data engineers, developers and data architects to design and implement scalable and efficient database solutions in the cloud. Working with a Data Architect to manage the migration efforts to migrate the company's on-prem DWH to the cloud. Performing routine database administration tasks, including backups (where needed), restores, and monitoring. Evaluating and monitoring the performance of the cloud data lake system. Identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks and ensuring optimal database performance. Conducting regular performance tuning and optimization activities. Implementing and enforcing security policies to safeguard sensitive data. Setting up of new users, SSO setup, SCIM provisioning. Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations related to database management. Proactively identifying and resolving database-related issues. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve database-related problems. Developing and maintaining automation scripts for routine database tasks. Implementing automation solutions for monitoring and alerting. Maintaining up-to-date documentation for database configurations, procedures, and best practices. Providing training and support for other team members as needed. Contributing to the Cloud Data Lake SharePoint page and building internal content Essential Skills Required: Proven experience as a Database Administrator, with a solid track record and focus on cloud-based environments. Strong knowledge of Snowflake. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. SQL Server and Microsoft stack. Strong stakeholder management skills Data Lake experience Proficiency in database performance tuning and optimization. Familiarity with database security best practices. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. This represents an amazing opportunity for an experienced Cloud Database Administrator. One who is able to bring to the table, a proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving. If you are interested, please apply for full details.