Senior Database Engineer supporting SQL Server databases and operations at CUBE, a RegTech leader. Collaborating on effective database access patterns and engineering solutions.
Responsibilities
Act as a key technical contributor supporting production and non-production SQL Server databases that underpin business-critical applications.
Perform hands-on production DBA activities, including operational support, troubleshooting, and performance investigation.
Support the operation of AlwaysOn Availability Groups.
Investigate and resolve database-related issues such as performance degradation, blocking, deadlocks, resource contention, and application-impacting incidents.
Ensure databases meet agreed standards for availability, performance, security, and recoverability.
Support stable day-to-day operation of database services while identifying opportunities for improvement.
Support and operate Azure SQL workloads in line with platform and security standards.
Provide hands-on support for PostgreSQL and Cosmos DB environments as part of the wider data estate.
Work with platform and infrastructure teams in all areas impacting database services.
Provide application-focused database support across the wider data estate where required.
Automate database provisioning, configuration, maintenance, and deployments using T-SQL, PowerShell, or equivalent tooling.
Use version control and CI/CD pipelines to manage database scripts and operational changes.
Contribute to reusable database patterns, standards, and operational tooling.
Reduce manual effort and operational risk through engineering-led improvements.
Monitor database health, performance, and capacity, responding to alerts and incidents as required.
Take ownership of complex incidents, contributing to investigation, root cause analysis, and remediation.
Validate backup, recovery, and resilience mechanisms through regular testing.
Work closely with developers and engineering teams to support effective database access patterns, query design, and schema changes.
Act as a bridge between development and production operations, helping reduce production risk through early engagement and guidance.
Maintain clear documentation for systems, changes, known issues, and operational procedures.
Provide peer support within the DBA team and actively develop expertise across database engineering and operations disciplines.
Requirements
Practical experience administering and supporting SQL Server platforms.
Strong hands-on experience in performance tuning, query optimisation, stored procedure development, and troubleshooting.
Hands-on experience designing, supporting, and troubleshooting AlwaysOn Availability Groups and HA/DR solutions.
Experience working closely with application development teams.
Exposure to supporting databases in cloud or hybrid environments.
Advanced T-SQL skills for diagnostics analysis and development support.
Experience in supporting databases in cloud or hybrid environments.
Understanding of operational disciplines: monitoring, change control, incident management.
Clear communication skills, able to explain system risks, impacts, and trade-offs to non-specialists.
Ability to work independently within a defined scope, exercising sound judgement and accountability.
Working experience with PostgreSQL and Cosmos DB.
Experience with Azure SQL and Azure-hosted database services.
Automation and scripting experience (PowerShell, T-SQL, or similar).
Familiarity with Agile or DevOps delivery models.
Exposure to CI/CD practices for database changes.
Knowledge of Change Data Capture (CDC) concepts and data change tracking mechanisms.
Benefits
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