ABOUT US

Our mission is to dominate the betting and gaming industry on a global scale and we need the very best Tech talent to help us achieve this.
We recently migrated all of our customers onto our very own proprietary platform - so it’s an exciting time to join us. With the help of our new platform, we’re able to pioneer new products and drive more advanced, creative technologies. The result? Unrivalled experiences for millions of customers worldwide.
Betfred’s Technology department is driven by innovation, and you’ll be at the heart of unlocking our new platform’s potential. So, if you want to help shape the future of betting and gaming, then it’s to time to join us.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team in a 24x7 high traffic operational environment.
• In-depth knowledge of database administration concepts, including Performance Tuning, Security, Scaling, Clustering, Backup and Replication.
• Previous hands-on experience in an Operational Production DBA role utilising MySQL, MariaDB or Oracle
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven experience collaborating with other technical stakeholders such as developers and technical architects
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Experience utilising cloud platforms, preferably in AWS
• Understanding of Linux, preferably CentOS or similar flavour
• Any experience with administering NoSQL databases is beneficial, particularly MongoDB

BE REWARDED:

• Earn Extra Rewards: Unlock bonuses and incentives to enhance your income.
• Secure Your Future: Build a nest egg with monthly pension contribution, helping you prepare for the future.
• Family Support: Access enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay to help you prepare for new additions to your family.
• Refer and Earn: Cash-in on our ‘Refer a Friend’ programme – we’re always looking for exceptional individuals like you!
• Peace of Mind: Benefit from a death in service benefit, though we hope you’ll never need it.
• Save Smart: Enjoy discounts and cashback offers from a diverse range of high-street and online retailers, saving on everyday essentials and indulgences.

JOB PURPOSE

This role will lead a high-performing team of Database Administrators (DBAs) responsible for the reliable and efficient operation of our critical transactional platform. In addition, you will have a leading role in innovating and developing how our digital products are designed through data solutions.
The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven ability to drive operational excellence.

JOB DUTIES

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of DBAs.
• Define and implement best practices for database administration, including performance tuning, service escalations, monitoring, security, and disaster recovery.
• Oversee all aspects of database operations, including installation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, patching, and application development through data solutions.
• Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Collaborate closely with development, architecture, and service teams to ensure smooth database deployments and integrations, best practice solution design, and achieve service SLA requirements.
• Participate in capacity planning and resource allocation for the DBA team.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for all critical database systems.
• Stay abreast of the latest database technologies and industry best practices implementing a programme of continuous improvement across our technology, processes, and team skills.
• Support the wider live platform where applicable beyond just databases, including taking a key consultancy position on our new real time BI platform.