Senior Database Administrator - GammaLabs

Gamma Communications plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

10 March 2025

A bit about us

At Gamma, we’re more than just a leader in Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) – we’re a dynamic, forward-thinking team revolutionizing the way businesses connect and communicate. We provide voice, data, and mobile solutions to businesses across the UK, Germany, Spain, and the Benelux region, and we’re expanding rapidly to bring digital automation and Gamma-powered services to SMEs through a growing network of channel partners.

We move fast with a start-up mindset, but we have the stability of a leading European business. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the belief that diverse perspectives make us stronger. Join us, and you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a company that celebrates inclusivity and fresh ideas.

Who are we looking for?

The Senior Database Administrator will take a lead role in providing operational support, administration, and maintenance of all company database systems, including installing and configuring database software, monitoring database performance, and ensuring databases are secure and resilient.

What will you be doing day-to-day?

• You will be responsible for configuring and maintaining company databases system that support internal and external applications and services, ensuring these systems are secure and reliable.
• You will ensure that database system architecture is designed to meet the requirements of each service it supports.
• You will identify and resolve database performance issues, and perform database optimisation tasks, such as indexing, clustering or replication.
• You will evaluate and implement new technologies or features that can improve database efficiency or scalability.
• You will determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards.
• You will play a mentoring role within the team, educating, encouraging and overseeing the work of junior team members.
• You will manage access to database systems for both users and service accounts, ensuring permissions are correct and regularly audited.
• You will ensure reliable operational systems are in place and that systems are monitored in a way that allows issues to be identified quickly and dealt with proactively.
• You will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of documentation pertinent to the team.
• You will ensure databases are backed up according to business requirements and that restore procedures are in place and regularly tested.
• You will take part in a rota providing an out of hours on-call service.

What you’ll need:

• A high level of experience of supporting a large Microsoft SQL Server estate.
• Experience of mentoring and training.
• Required knowledge:
  • Microsoft SQL Server database administration & access management
  • Database concepts, architecture and best practices
  • Data import methods (Microsoft SSIS)
  • Database replication
  • PowerShell
• Desirable knowledge:
  • NoSQL database administration: MongoDB, CouchDB
  • Disaster recovery and backup tools: Commvault
  • Monitoring tools: Nagios, Idera SQLDM, Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic
  • Automation and version control: Git, Bitbucket
  • Public cloud: AWS

What do we offer you?

• At Gamma, we believe in work-life balance, which is why we offer 25 days of annual leave, plus an extra day off for your birthday. Giving back is important to us, so we also provide a volunteer day to support a charity that matters to you.
• Family matters, too. With enhanced maternity and paternity pay and childcare vouchers, we’re here to support you as a parent and help you thrive in your career.
• We care about your future, so our pension plan helps you save for the years ahead with contributions of 4.59% from Gamma, alongside your own contributions.
• Your well-being is our priority. We offer group income protection and life assurance (four times your salary) to ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• We want you to share in our success. That’s why we offer tax-efficient share save and share incentive plans, giving you the opportunity to benefit from Gamma’s growth.
• We’re committed to health, both physical and mental, and provide private medical insurance through Vitality, which extends to your immediate family.
• And, because we care about the environment, we offer an Electric Vehicle scheme through Octopus and a Cycle to Work scheme, making it easier to get around sustainably.

A few things to note

• Unfortunately, we can't offer visa sponsorship or relocation support for this role.
• This role is Hybrid from our Manchester office.
• If you feel you could be a good fit for Gamma but do not think that you meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply as you could be the person that we are looking for!

Gamma is an equal-opportunity employer. We care about inclusion and believe in having diverse teams where everyone can be their true authentic selves. We value each person and their range of backgrounds and actively encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

We don't discriminate based on any protected characteristics e.g., race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, marital status, disability, or age. We are a family-friendly employer with a culture based on trust, autonomy, and flexibility to help you create a work-life balance and enjoy working here at Gamma.

For recruitment agencies – we have a network of fantastic partners that support us in our hiring from time to time. We‘re not looking to increase that network currently, so please don’t send speculative CVs.