Lead Database Administrator

SmartSearch’s distinctive Anti-Money Laundering verification software protects our clients by offering the most advanced and comprehensive features available from an AML provider.

SmartSearch has grown rapidly by fostering an incredibly collaborative and supportive culture. As we continue our ambitious growth plans, we will strive to remain a truly exciting, rewarding, and unique place to work.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

We value creativity, collaboration and a forward-thinking approach to technology. We are seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator with a strong cloud infrastructure background. You will play a crucial role in owning, designing, managing and optimising the databases and bridging the gap between development and operations.  

VARIED DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full Ownership of Database Administration: Manage, monitor, and optimize our database systems to ensure high availability, performance, and security.

• Database Design: Design and build a highly resilient/scalability micro database environment.

• Cloud Migration: Lead and assist in the migration of databases in Azure, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, infrastructure and system architects, to support application deployment and performance tuning.

• Continuous Development: Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge, sharing insights with the team.

• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to database architecture, DevOps processes, and migration strategies.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Experience of Agile working would be advantageous.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE?

• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or similar role supporting production relational database systems. Experience with MySQL is desired

• Experience with design, build and configuration of database systems for high performance, availability, scalability and micro service architecture across the Azure estate

• Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimisation (PTO) of database systems

• Experience with backups/archiving/restores, and recovery models

• Experience with Cloud Databases is essential

• Experience of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recover (DR) options

• NoSQL database and PowerBI experience

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE AT SMARTSEARCH?

• We are a multi-award winning Tech company with an aspirational mentality.

• Some of our most recent recognitions include: named in the renowned RegTech100 list for 2024, listed in the Top 100 Fasted Growing Tech Companies by Northern Tech Awards 2024 as well as being named Technology Provider of the Year by Corporate Finance Awards 2024.

• We have been Great Place To Work Certified since 2022.

• There are excellent progression opportunities due to our growth and you will have personal development goals, regular feedback and support.

• We are a diverse and inclusive team committed to promoting Diversity & Inclusion and Social Responsibility. Through our DE&I group, charitable initiatives and support for local schools, we actively foster a positive Impact on our community.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Our comprehensive benefit package includes:

• 25 days holiday rising to 30 with each year of service.

• Private Medical Insurance covering dental and optical.

• Company pension scheme.

• Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary.

• 1 day paid volunteering per year.

• Enhanced maternity / paternity offerings.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• On site gym.