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Job summary
A leading gaming company in the UK is seeking a Lead Database Administrator to spearhead their data strategy in a hybrid role. You will manage databases like SQL Server and PostgreSQL, ensuring high performance and security while leading a DBA team. This position offers an opportunity to shape data practices in a vibrant environment while enjoying perks like health support, extended leave, and staff discounts. If you have over 5 years of relevant experience and a passion for leading a team, this could be your perfect role.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 5+ years in a senior or lead DBA position across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Experience managing installation, upgrades, and patching across various database types.
- A solid grasp of GDPR, access controls, and data security best practice.
Responsibilities
- Lead the DBA team, coaching and inspiring team members.
- Set standards and best practices for database platforms.
- Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and security compliance.
Skills
Tools
Location: Hybrid
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Be the data powerhouse behind the Buzz Bingo experience!
At Buzz, everything we do starts with people, our customers and you. If you re passionate about tech, love bringing new ideas to life, and enjoy leading others to success, this could be your next big move.
Our systems keep the Buzz world spinning from the moment someone walks into a club to every click they make online. As our Lead Database Administrator, you ll play a central role in shaping the data foundations that power unforgettable player experiences across the UK.
You ll lead the way on all things data, including:
- Coaching, developing, and inspiring our DBA team.
- Setting the standards, policies, and best practice for our database platforms.
- Owning long?term database architecture and capacity planning.
- Managing installation, upgrades, and patching across SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and more.
- Monitoring and tuning performance to keep our systems lightning?fast.
- Ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and top?tier security.
- Keeping us compliant with GDPR and data governance standards.
- Troubleshooting and resolving complex issues across production and dev environments.
- Driving automation and efficiency across the estate.
- Working closely with architects, engineers, and product teams to design brilliant database solutions.
- Staying ahead of trends and bringing fresh ideas to continuously evolve our data landscape.
- 24/7 access to GPs, mental health support, and more for you and your family
- Thrive App NHS-approved mental wellbeing support
- Buzz Brights Apprenticeships & Buzz Learning access to 100s of online courses
- Buzz Brilliance Awards employee recognition scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave plus public holidays (pro-rated for part-time roles)
- Holiday Buy Scheme purchase an extra week of holiday (eligibility applies)
- 50% staff discount on bingo tickets, food, and soft drinks
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Life Assurance & Pension Scheme
- Access to trained Mental Health Advocates
- 5+ years in a senior or lead DBA position across cloud and on?prem environments
- Strong SQL and relational database experience (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Hands-on experience with Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL
- Strong knowledge of T?SQL, Powershell, C#, Python
- ETL and data pipeline experience (SSIS, SSAS, Azure Data Factory)
- Understanding of data lakes, NoSQL, and modern data ecosystems
- A solid grasp of GDPR, access controls, and data security best practice
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git
- A collaborative, proactive mindset and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
- Full clean driving licence (travel between sites required)
- Bonus points if you ve worked in hospitality, retail, gaming, or gambling
Hit apply and let s make great things happen at Buzz.
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