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About The Company
Randstad Construction and Property is a leading staffing and solutions provider specializing in construction, property, and engineering sectors. With a strong reputation for delivering tailored workforce solutions, the company is committed to connecting talented professionals with industry-leading organizations. Randstad Construction and Property prides itself on fostering an inclusive and innovative environment, supporting career growth, and maintaining high standards of excellence across all its services. The company operates nationally and has a dedicated team of experts who understand the unique needs of the construction and property markets, ensuring clients receive exceptional service and candidates find meaningful opportunities.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join Randstad Construction and Property’s dynamic IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing our production databases and cloud-based data infrastructure. Your expertise will be pivotal in ensuring our multi-product software ecosystem remains scalable, resilient, and highly available. You will play a key role in shaping our shared data solutions, enabling seamless data integration, and supporting our move towards a unified, intelligence-driven platform. This position offers a fully remote working arrangement, allowing you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while maintaining work-life balance.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background with proven experience managing production databases. Candidates should have a deep understanding of database performance tuning, security, and disaster recovery planning. Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure or Google Cloud Platform is essential. A solid grasp of SQL and MySQL, along with the ability to write and optimize complex queries, is required. Candidates should also demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate technical information effectively to non-technical stakeholders. Relevant certifications in database management or cloud services are a plus.
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Responsibilities
- Maintain the stability, security, and performance of core software platforms by managing production MySQL and SQL Server databases.
- Ensure reliable data flow across multiple products while safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining business continuity.
- Monitor, fine-tune, and optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and server configuration adjustments.
- Design and implement shared data solutions that unify information across platforms, facilitating integrated reporting and analytics.
- Implement and enforce database security protocols, including role-based access control, encryption, auditing, and patch management to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Develop and test geo-redundant backup and disaster recovery strategies, ensuring data resilience and minimal downtime.
- Coordinate with product managers, software engineers, and senior technical leaders to align database architecture with product roadmaps and technical standards.
- Establish proactive monitoring, alerting, and capacity planning processes to manage system health and performance effectively.
- Provide occasional out-of-hours support for planned maintenance and critical incident resolution, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
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Benefits
Randstad Construction and Property offers a competitive package including a base salary ranging from 50,000 to 60,000 per annum, complemented by a salary sacrifice pension scheme and participation in the Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice initiative. Employees can enjoy exclusive retail and tech discounts, along with a fully remote working environment that promotes flexibility. The role includes 25 days of paid annual leave, in addition to standard bank holidays, volunteer days, and options for religious holiday swaps. The company is dedicated to supporting employee development and well-being, providing opportunities for continuous learning and career progression.
Equal Opportunity
Randstad Construction and Property values diversity and promotes equality in all aspects of employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness, regardless of protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support your application and employment experience. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising vacancies, we act as an Employment Agency or Employment Business, depending on the nature of the role.
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