We are recruiting a SQL DBA for a client of our in the Logistics/ecommerce space. Role is remote, but someone living within a couple hours West London is ideal. SQL Database Administration (DBA) Duties and Responsibilities of the role: Debugging monitoring and troubleshooting BI solutions Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user’s specialised role Design and implement database in accordance to end users information needs and views Define users and enable data distribution to the right user, in appropriate format and in a timely manner Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data Minimise database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required Use ETL tools to load data in to the data store(s) Design and implement technology best practices, guidelines and repeatable processes Provide support as required to ensure the availability and performance of enterprise data and BI environments for both external and internal users Ensure proper configuration management and change controls are implemented for your sphere of influence Provide technical assistance and cross training to other team members Person Specification 3+ years’ experience of DBA Extensive experience with data warehouses Proven working experience as a Database Administrator Hands-on experience with database standards and end user applications Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and SQL Previous experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third party tools Familiarity with programming languages API Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically Excellent understanding of the development life cycle for business applications across a number of technologies in the UK and International market place. Strong knowledge of logical and physical data modelling concepts T-SQL (MS SQL Server 2014, 2012) SQL Server engine, performance tuning, storage internals, indexing and statistics Problem solving, solution architecture and build Database & data warehouse design (preferably Kimball), architecture and optimization SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) 2012, 2014 SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) 2012, 2014 SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) 2012, 2014 Mayflower is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.