Database AdministratorContent Guru is a leading global provider of enterprise cloud Customer Experience (CX) and contact centre solutions, and we are at the forefront of the Generative AI evolution.We’re looking for a highly capable and detail-oriented
Database Administrator (DBA)
to join our growing Operations team. If you’re passionate about data performance, automation, and availability, and want to support some of the most critical services in the UK and beyond, we’d love to hear from you.What we are looking for…We’re seeking a talented and experienced Database Administrator with a strong background in SQL Server and PostgreSQL, who can help manage and optimise complex database systems at scale. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the performance, availability, and security of Content Guru’s data infrastructure, contributing to the resilience of our global services.Location…This role is based at our head office in Bracknell, Berkshire.Key responsibilities of the role…Database Design, Maintenance and Support:Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available database systemsProvide third-line support for database incidents and issuesCollaborate with other teams to support application deployment and integrationPerformance Tuning and Optimisation:Monitor and improve database performance across mission-critical environmentsTune queries, manage indexes, and analyse workloads for optimisationProvide guidance and support during performance-impacting eventsAutomation and Innovation:Develop and maintain automated processes for provisioning, monitoring, maintenance, and backupContribute to infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD initiatives within the teamDrive continuous improvement in database operations and deployment strategiesBackup, Recovery and Security:Lead efforts to implement and test backup, restore, and disaster recovery proceduresSecure data systems in line with internal standards and industry best practicesWork closely with our security team to maintain compliance across all systemsCross-Team Collaboration:Work with Infrastructure, Development, and Support teams to ensure smooth data operationsContribute technical insights to project discussions and platform evolutionFoster a collaborative and high-performance team environmentAbout you…Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a STEM subject, or equivalent experience5+ years of experience in a database administration or infrastructure-focused roleDeep experience with
Microsoft SQL Server
and
PostgreSQL
in production environmentsExcellent troubleshooting and performance tuning skillsStrong scripting skills (e.g. PowerShell, Bash, Python) and experience with automation toolsGood understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, and security best practicesHigh attention to detail and excellent analytical skillsStrong communication and teamwork skillsExperience with NoSQL databases (e.g. Elasticsearch, Redis) is desirableFamiliarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC2, PCI, or FedRAMP is a plusAbout the Company…Content Guru is the largest privately owned provider of Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) in Europe. With modern, vibrant offices in the UK, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the US, our award-winning cloud technology powers mission-critical services for some of the world’s biggest organisations.Our goal is to enhance the way the world communicates, enabling seamless interactions across voice, video, chat, email, and more.We are an equal opportunities employer and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, religion, orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals can thrive and ..... full job details .....