Responsibilities: * establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security * monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users * map out the conceptual design for a planned database * consider both back-end organisation of data and front-end accessibility for end-users * refine the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model * further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements * install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS) * maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act * write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata) * control access permissions and privileges * develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans * ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly * carry out capacity planning * work closely with IT project managers, database programmers and multimedia programmers * communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security * commission and install new applications and customise existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose * manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database. 

Skills: * excellent problem-solving and analytical skills * good communication, teamwork and negotiation skills * familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design * the ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure * good organizational skills * flexibility and adaptability * the ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers * business awareness and understanding of business requirements of IT * a willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology * a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) * an understanding of information legislation, such as the Data Protection Act. Background: - RDS, PostgresSQL, MSSQL, MariaDB, Cassandra - Knowledgeable in AWS