Senior Database Engineer

Lloyds Bank plc
GB - United Kingdom
November 2, 2024
IT

Job Title:
Senior Database Engineer Location:
Edinburgh or LeedsSalary:
£62,874 - £69,860Hours:
Full timeWorking Pattern:
Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in office.About usWe're on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we're shaping finance for good.
We're focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone.About this opportunityIn the Economic Crime Prevention (ECP) Platform, our mission is to reduce harm to our communities by enhancing the Group's capability to prevent, detect and respond to economic crime.
The Platform sits within Consumer Relationships and plays a critical role in providing services across the whole Group.We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Database Engineer to join our dynamic Service Run team.
As a Database Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of our applications and IT systems.
Your primary responsibility will be to implement and manage database solutions, analyze data, and collaborate with other teams to address related issues.This role covers a shift working pattern you'll be expected to work across 12 hours shifts that are Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm, 9am to 5pm, and 11am to 7pm.
Outside of those hours, you'll be expected to provide an On Call capability on a rota to ensure we have a 24 x 7hrs and 365 days a year capability.
To be very familiar with Economic Crime Prevention and Payments Industry would be an advantage.What you'll doProvide database/application administration and support as and when required.Management of Oracle, SQL Server, and Postgres Databases.Administration of applications.Providing DBA and Application support services.Setup, management, and support of databases and applications.Producing standard documentation and procedures.Problem management, working to eliminate repeat incidents.Ensure compliance with quality standards.Available to work and operate within call-out structure for out-of-hours and some weekend working requirements.Ensure data integrity, security, and performance of databases.Line management of two other database engineers, providing coaching, support, and direction.What you'll needDatabase administration, upgrades, performance tuning, and backup/recovery.An ability to provide application services, upgrades, and administration.Analytical and organized.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.An adaptable attitude, wanting to provide a good service.Good communication and client-facing/customer service skills.Support and provide technical advice on these technologies and promote best practice to the wider team.It would be great if you also hadOracle Accreditation.SQL Server Accreditation.Experience with SQL Server 2012 + would be beneficial.About working for usOur focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organization that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.
We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity, or culture.We're disability confident.
So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:
A generous pension contribution of up to 15%.An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance.Share schemes including free shares.Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top.A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow, and thrive? Apply today and find out more.At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper.
Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses, and communities.
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