SQL Database Administrator

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 Hours per week

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £38,223 (Level one) rising to £41,418 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce. Read on to find out more.

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits, including competitive pay, great leave entitlement, and access to a generous pension scheme. We strive to create an innovative, inclusive, and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people who are innovative, driven, and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

To provide specialist level Oracle or SQL database support for Core Corporate application systems to ensure they operate efficiently through techniques such as database performance tuning and data integrity checks. Ensure corporate data is secure from unauthorized access. Manage new database requests, legislative changes, application upgrades, and patches efficiently, meeting or exceeding service targets and aligning with customer requirements. Provide technical knowledge and support on existing and future ICT 3rd party packages and projects in accordance with corporate technology standards and IT security policies.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Microsoft or Oracle Certified Professional qualifications are desirable, with training available to suitable candidates.
• Experience of Microsoft SQL and/or Oracle Database server.
• AIX or Windows operating system knowledge is desirable.
• The role may require participation in the on-call rota.

Closing Date: 31st December 2024

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.