Database administrator - work from home / office mix

IT Database Administrator
Education Requirements - degree and or commercially recognised certified (not essential)
Experience Requirements - see below
Industry - Online / Ecommerce
Qualifications - Industry standard - Microsoft
Responsibilities - See below
Skills - see below
Work Hours 37.5 hours
Benefits
25 days holiday rising to 28
Life assurance x3
Pension 5% plus 3%
Annual Bonus based on person and group
Remote working fully supported
Annual increase
Vouchers given per month to best employee £250, £500 and £1000
Lucrative Reward and Commission scheme and long service rewards
Salary negotiable between £45 and 50k with regular increase reviews
Coverage
3+ years experience of DBA
Extensive experience with data warehouses
Proven working experience as a Database Administrator
Hands‑on experience with database standards and end‑user applications
Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and SQL
Previous experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third‑party tools
Familiarity with programming languages API
Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically
Excellent understanding of the development life cycle for business apps
Strong knowledge of logical and physical data modelling concepts
T‑SQL (MS SQL Server 2014, 2012)
SQL Server engine, performance tuning, storage internals + indexing
Problem solving, solution architecture and build
Database & data warehouse design (preferably Kimball), architecture
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) 2012, 2014
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) 2012, 2014
SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) 2012, 2014
MDX & DAX Scripting
Ability to work on multiple issues
Good analytical skills and an ability to define and articulate
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Strong time management responsibility / project management skills
Training
On the job training will be provided, and other specific training agreed as required.
Workplace Induction
EQUALITY STATEMENT
Equality and diversity is at the core of our values and staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.
Comply fully with the Company’s Equal Opportunities Policy and proactively promote equality of opportunity within the workplace.
Bring any instances of actual or perceived discrimination, harassment or bullying to the attention of your Line Manager and HR and ensure this is dealt with appropriately.
Ensure that the working environment is free from discrimination.
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