Average Database Administrator salary in the UK

Database Administrator (PostgreSQL / Oracle)Location: UK-based with remote/hybrid working availableTravel: Occasional travel to Kettering and other UK sitesAbout the RoleWe're working with an established technology business that develops software and automation solutions for the logistics and warehouse sector.As part of an ongoing technology modernisation programme, they're looking to strengthen their Systems team with the addition of a Database Administrator. The environment is currently a mix of PostgreSQL and Oracle, with a longer-term focus on expanding and developing the PostgreSQL platform.This role offers a mixture of operational database administration and project work. You'll be involved in everything from performance tuning and troubleshooting through to database upgrades, migrations and wider platform improvements.You'll work closely with developers, infrastructure engineers and support teams to ensure the database estate remains secure, stable and performant while supporting future growth.Key ResponsibilitiesAdministration and support of PostgreSQL and Oracle databases, with a particular focus on PostgreSQLMonitoring database performance, availability and capacityPerformance tuning, query optimisation and troubleshootingManaging backups, restores and disaster recovery processesSupporting database upgrades, patching and maintenance activitiesImplementing and maintaining high-availability and replication solutionsManaging database security, user access and compliance requirementsSupporting Oracle to PostgreSQL migration and modernisation projectsWorking with development teams to improve database design and application performanceCreating and maintaining technical documentation and operational proceduresParticipating in an on-call rota when requiredSkills and ExperienceWe're interested in speaking with candidates who have:Strong PostgreSQL administration experienceExperience supporting Oracle databases in a production environmentKnowledge of high availability, replication and disaster recovery technologiesExperience with database performance tuning and optimisationSolid understanding of backup and recovery strategiesExperience working within Linux environmentsStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsGood communication skills and the ability to work across technical teamsDesirableExperience with Oracle to PostgreSQL migration projectsExposure to AWS or Azure database servicesExperience with automation tools such as Terraform or AnsibleKnowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practicesExperience with Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket or similar toolsUnderstanding of warehouse, logistics or industrial software environmentsWhat's on OfferOpportunity to join a business investing heavily in its technology platformsA mix of BAU support and project workInvolvement in a significant database modernisation programmeFlexible remote/hybrid working arrangementsSupportive and collaborative technical teamLong-term career development opportunitiesApplyIf you're an experienced DBA with strong PostgreSQL skills and exposure to Oracle environments, we'd be interested in hearing from you. Get in touch for a confidential discussion or submit your application today.

Job Title: DBA AdministratorLocation: SolihullHours: Permanent - Full TimeA bit about us:At BNP Paribas Personal Finance, we're part of a global bank and are proud to be a Top Employer UK, providing a great place to work in an open and inclusive environment. We're here to provide simple and straightforward consumer finance solutions and we work with many well-known retailers and brands to help their customers finance their purchases in a responsible way. We care about making a positive impact for our colleagues, customers, partners and the wider community. That's why we live by our values of we're positive, we're brave and we own it. The Role:To provide comprehensive support for the build, maintenance, monitoring and improvement of in-house bespoke and third party provided PostgreSQL Server solutions.You will be a valuable addition to a small team, who are looking to expand due to business growth.Key Responsibilities:Support and maintain the PostgreSQL estate in a cloud environment.Take a proactive role in projects, providing PostgreSQL expertise to implement solutions that meet company/industry standards and best practices.Support the business during its move from an on-premise SQL Server environment to PostgreSQL in cloud.Ensure optimal database performance through proactive monitoring, analysis, tuning and optimisation.Maintain database security in line with legislation and internal policiesWork with the IT Team to establish robust Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plansParticipate in the annual Disaster Recovery testSkills & Attributes:Knowledge of relational database design fundamentalsKnowledge of database components and capabilitiesUnderstanding of Continuity Mgmt including backups, Incident Mgmt, Problem Mgmt, Change Mgmt and Capacity MgmtKnowledge of HA and DRKnowledge of database best practicesA breadth of experience in Production database installation, support and administrationExperience with PostgreSQL 15Service driven and adept at finding viable solutions to issuesCould this be you?BNP Paribas Personal Finance believe it's a positive attitude and passion to make things happen that matters most. What's in it for you?As well as working for a Top Employer UK 2022 and being part of a team that changes customers lives, there are some excellent benefits too including - a competitive salary, a contributory pension scheme, plus life insurance and private medical insurance, not to mention the all-important 25 days holiday each year to enjoy. There are also perks which give you fantastic discounts off eating out, cinema tickets, days out and much more. There are also monthly awards with plenty of opportunities to win vouchers and prizes. Equal Opportunities DisclaimerBNP Paribas Personal Finance promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Database Infrastructure Administrator – Keep it secure. Keep it resilient. Keep it running.£50,000 - £70,000 | London (Hybrid)This isn't a role for someone who wants to spend their day writing SQL queries.It's for someone who enjoys being the person that keeps critical systems healthy, secure, and available.The person who spots issues before they become outages.The person who makes sure backups work when they're needed.The person who understands that reliability isn't exciting until the moment it matters.If you've built your career around SQL Server, Azure SQL, platform operations, infrastructure, or managed services environments, this could be exactly the kind of challenge you're looking for.What's in it for you?Salary: £50,000 - £70,000LondonHybrid working – you’ll need to be based in commuting distance to be in the office 2-3 times/weekJoin a growing Managed Services team supporting enterprise-scale customersWork across modern Azure-hosted database environmentsTake ownership of critical production platformsOpportunity to influence standards, resilience, security, and operational excellenceWhat's the role really about?Think of yourself as the guardian of the platform.You'll be responsible for ensuring database environments remain stable, secure, recoverable, and available.You'll monitor performance.Manage maintenance activities.Review backups and recovery processes.Support incidents.Implement changes.Improve resilience.And make sure the environments under your care continue to perform as the business grows.This is much more operational than developmental.Less database design.More ownership of the platform itself.What you'll be doingManaging and maintaining Azure SQL and SQL Server environmentsMonitoring database health, performance, capacity, and availabilityManaging backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processesSupporting incidents and troubleshooting platform issuesPerforming maintenance, patching, upgrades, and change activitiesWorking within ITIL-led service management processesImproving documentation, standards, and operational proceduresSupporting security, compliance, and platform resilience initiativesWorking closely with wider infrastructure, cloud, and managed services teamsWhat you'll bringStrong experience administering SQL Server and/or Azure SQL environmentsExperience supporting production database platforms in live operational environmentsKnowledge of backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery principlesUnderstanding of performance monitoring and capacity managementExperience working within managed services, support, or service-led environmentsFamiliarity with ITIL processes and change managementA methodical troubleshooting approach and strong sense of ownershipThis role would suit someone from a background such as:SQL Server DBAAzure SQL AdministratorDatabase Infrastructure EngineerCloud Infrastructure Engineer with SQL responsibilityPlatform EngineerManaged Services Engineer supporting database environmentsWhy this role?Some organisations need people to build databases.This organisation needs someone to protect them.If you enjoy ownership, problem solving, resilience, and being trusted with business-critical systems, this is a role where your contribution will genuinely matter.Interested?Send your CV to bob . bath @ mexasolutions . com