SQL Database Administrator

Job title: SQL Database Administrator

Company: CluneTech


Job description: Job Description:Taxback International is a leading global VAT solutions provider. Our integrated technology streamlines the processes of global VAT compliance, recovery & payment for Enterprise and Medium sized businesses worldwide.Taxback International is part of CluneTech, a suite of companies providing cutting-edge solutions that simplify global business. We have been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 9 consecutive years, a “Best Workplace for Women” for the past 5 years and most recently, we were delighted to be recognised as a “Best Workplace in Tech” for the accreditation’s second year.Our global footprint encompasses 35 offices worldwide and we do business across 100 countries on a daily basis.This role requires two days per week in our Kilkenny HQ.The primary goal of this role is to ensure an optimal user experience for clients through the maintenance of healthy, performant databases. This is achieved through implementation of continuous database monitoring using Redgate Monitor.The secondary responsibility involves generating ad-hoc reports and performing data updates in cases where the user interface does not support client data changes.The tertiary focus includes managing deployments between development, UAT, pre-production, and production environments. Database versioning is handled using Redgate Flyway.We are a dynamic, growth-oriented organization seeking a proactive and skilled SQL Database Administrator to enhance and maintain our database environments. The role involves using Redgate tools extensively for monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing database systems.Key Responsibilities:

• Database Monitoring & Maintenance:

• Proactively use Redgate tools to identify, diagnose, and resolve database performance and reliability issues.
• Continuously monitor and fine-tune database systems for optimal performance.
• Deployment & Version Control:

• Manage and execute database migrations from test to production environments using Redgate.
• Maintain robust version control across multiple database environments.
• Performance Optimization:

• Optimize T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and indexes to ensure high database performance.
• Implement database performance tuning strategies proactively.
• SQL Operations:

• Execute and troubleshoot SQL scripts for data fixes, batch processing, or analytical tasks.
• Perform manual updates, deletions, or insertions directly into databases when necessary.
• Generate reports and extract datasets via custom SQL queries.
• Backup & Recovery:

• Develop, implement, and maintain reliable backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Regularly test data recovery procedures to guarantee data integrity and availability.
• Collaboration & Support:

• Collaborate with development teams to support internal database needs and ensure best practices.
• Provide technical database support and expertise, with no direct client-facing responsibilities.
• Continuous Improvement:

• Keep current with SQL Server technologies and Redgate toolset advancements.
• Explore and potentially integrate emerging technologies, including DynamoDB, to enhance our database infrastructure.

Requirements:

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant IT or Database Administration certification or qualification (Higher Certificate, Diploma, Industry Certifications, or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum 2-3 years of practical experience as a Database Administrator.
• Essential Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency with SQL Server and T-SQL.
• Familiarity with Redgate tools for database management and deployment is desirable but not essential.
• Desirable Skills:

• Interest or prior exposure to DynamoDB or other NoSQL database systems.
• Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to database management.

Benefits:At Taxback International, we are a community of like-minded individuals committed to excellence in everything we do. We create an innovative, collaborative, and supportive workplace that allows our brilliant people to unleash their potential.Recognised as a both a Great Place to Work and Deloitte Best Managed Company, we believe that recognition goes much deeper than just financial rewards. Therefore, in addition to a competitive salary, we also offer an exclusive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive pension
• Flexible Working Policy with a combination of remote and office working and a flexible approach to working hours
• Competitive annual leave and a number of other leaves including IVF, compassion, marriage, maternity and paternity leave
• Employee-led CSR Programme, CluneTech Cares, with one paid Volunteer Day per year
• Death in Service Benefit
• Milestone Recognition Programme
• Professional & Personal Development
• Rewards & Recognition
• Employee Wellbeing Programme, CluneTech Life

Taxback International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees. We are committed to building and maintaining a culture which is free from discrimination and harassment and where all employees can bring their best selves to work.

Expected salary:

Location: Kilkenny

Job date: Thu, 22 May 2025 04:13:05 GMT

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