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Senior Database Administrator - Ofgem
Database Administrator
Senior Database Administrator responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining high‑availability database environments using PostgreSQL and Oracle, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance across the organization.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage PostgreSQL and Oracle database instances to support critical business applications.
- Implement performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization to meet SLAs and improve system efficiency.
- Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster‑recovery strategies, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
- Apply security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and audit logging to protect sensitive data.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to support application deployments, migrations, and capacity planning.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in database administration, with a strong focus on PostgreSQL and Oracle.
- Proven track record of managing high‑availability and disaster‑recovery solutions.
- Deep understanding of SQL performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
- Experience with database security, compliance, and audit requirements.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
Skills
sqlpostgresqloracle