Database Administrator (Azure DevOps)

at  Skipton Building Society

Hours:
Full time permanent role - 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
Hybrid working from Head office in Skipton (North Yorkshire)
Closing Date:
Wed, 6 Nov 2024
At Skipton we’re dedicated to fostering a supportive and constructive work environment where innovation thrives. We believe in continuous development and the importance of teamwork in achieving our goals. As we expand our operations, we’re looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Database Administrator and DevOps Engineer to join our team.
Who Are We?
Not just another building society. Not just another job.
We’re the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we’re a mutual organisation. We don’t have shareholders; we’re owned by our members.
Our colleagues say Skipton’s a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.
Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we’ll help you take the next step towards a better future.
We are seeking a talented professional with a strong background in database administration and DevOps practices, particularly within the Azure platform, to join our experienced team of in-house database specialists, supporting the maintenance and improvement of the Society’s core applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in data migration from on-premises data centres to the cloud and will be eager to grow and learn alongside a supportive team.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Database Administration: Manage, monitor, and optimize our database systems to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
• DevOps Practices: Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate deployment processes, and support infrastructure as code initiatives.
• Cloud Migration: Lead and assist in the migration of databases from on-premises data centers to Azure, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, and system architects, to support application deployment and performance tuning.
• Continuous Development: Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge, sharing insights with the team.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to database architecture, DevOps processes, and migration strategies.

What Do We Need From You?

To succeed in this role being experienced with the following would be advantageous.

• Proven experience as a Database Administrator and DevOps Engineer.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure, including Azure SQL Database and Azure Data Factory.
• Experience in data migration projects, specifically moving databases from on-premises to cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation.
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience of Agile working would be advantageous.

What’s In It For You?
Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.

We have a range of other benefits available to you including;

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days
• Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days
• Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)
• Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)
• Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car
• A commitment to training and development.
• Private medical insurance for all our colleagues
• 3 paid volunteering days per annum
• Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups
• We care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership

What Will You Be Doing?

• Database Administration: Manage, monitor, and optimize our database systems to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
• DevOps Practices: Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate deployment processes, and support infrastructure as code initiatives.
• Cloud Migration: Lead and assist in the migration of databases from on-premises data centers to Azure, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, and system architects, to support application deployment and performance tuning.
• Continuous Development: Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge, sharing insights with the team.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to database architecture, DevOps processes, and migration strategies

To succeed in this role being experienced with the following would be advantageous.

• Proven experience as a Database Administrator and DevOps Engineer.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure, including Azure SQL Database and Azure Data Factory.
• Experience in data migration projects, specifically moving databases from on-premises to cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation.
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience of Agile working would be advantageous