Job Title: Junior Database Administrator

Reports To: Manager, DBA Engineers

Department: Product & Technology

Location: Dundalk, Co. Louth - Hybrid

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours weekly

Job Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and technically curious individual to join our Database Engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with foundational experience in Microsoft SQL Server, both on-premises and in the cloud, along with exposure to Azure data services such as Azure SQL, Azure Managed Instance, and Cosmos DB.

You’ll work closely with senior DBAs, developers, and analysts to maintain, monitor, and enhance our database estate across on-premises and cloud environments. If you’re passionate about data, scripting, and continuous learning, we’d love to hear from you.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day support and administration of SQL Server and Azure-based databases, including installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, performance tuning, backups, restores, and deployments with 24x7 on-call availability as needed
Collaborate with development and operations teams to deliver resilient, performant, and secure database solutions
Ensure database environment is secure, healthy, reliably backed up, and ready for all contingencies
Ensure the environment meets high availability, recovery, and compliance standards
Monitor database health and respond to alerts using a variety of monitoring tools
Participate in database capacity planning and forecasting
Perform ongoing patching of our database estate
Support data migration and integration efforts, including ETL processes
Contribute to automation and scripting efforts, particularly with PowerShell, T-SQL or equivalent
Maintain thorough documentation of configuration, procedures, and best practices

Essential Criteria:

A degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience)
1 to 3 years of experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server in an enterprise environment
Preferably, experience with the Azure cloud data platform, including some of:

- Azure SQL Database
- Azure SQL Managed Instance
- Cosmos DB
- Azure Data Factory
- Power BI
- Synapse

Experience automating routine tasks using scripting tools such as PowerShell/T-SQL
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Desirable Criteria:

Ability to remain focused and positive when managing competing priorities or tight deadlines
Comfortable working independently and as part of a global, cross-functional team
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Employee Benefits:

Pension Scheme
Healthcare Scheme
Life Assurance
Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
Enhanced Annual Leave
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
Social Club
Free carparking

Junior Database Administrator

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