Database Developer / Administrator - Permanent - London

Database Developer / Administrator - Permanent - London

Our client is looking for Senior Database Developer / Administrator to join their development team in London.

Their current database environment is SQL Server focussed, but they are moving to opensource so are looking for people with a proven background in SQL Server / MySQL and a keen interest in opensource database technologies.

• The successful candidate should have a solid understand of and experience with relational databases (MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and be pro-active and hungry to use cutting edge Big Data/NoSQL data systems (MongoDB, Cassandra, Voldemort, Hadoop to name but a few).
• The successful candidate should have experience of data pipeline and query development, managing and manipulating large databases in clustered, multi-datacentre environments.
• The successful candidate should also have a passion for learning as the company continually expand their business and rely on new cutting-edge technologies to scale.
• The ability to learn and adapt to these new technologies is key.
• The company process billions of queries and terabytes of data each day, all of which will be in your realm.
• This role reports into the Head of Data Services.

 Responsibilities:

• Design and development of both real-time and warehouse data stores, including development of queries, architecture and pipelines.
• Administration of these stores.
• Performance, integrity and security of the databases
• Query optimisation, indexing, data system architecture, ETL systems, analytics and mining.
• Using MongoDB, HAdoop and other new technologies with a view to becoming a NoSQL star
• Performance monitoring
• General technical trouble shooting and support to development teams
• Work as part of a team that provides 24/7 cover

Required Skills:

• Demonstrable experience in a similar position
• Proven skills in SQLServer, MySQL and/or PostgreSQL
• Knowledge and hands on experience of at least one non-relational database system.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Great time management and organisation skills.

Desired Skills:

• Programming experience is preferred, even if this is only academic knowledge (Python, Java, C or C# etc)
• Degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems (MIS)

Please note that the terms 'Senior’ or 'Junior’ are used to demonstrate the qualifications and skills required for this role alongside the position Of the vacancy within the client organization and provides no reflection on the age of applicants being considered.

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