Database Administrator

Database Administrator Location: Norwich Salary: Circa £45000 Are you someone who thrives on ensuring data is secure, accessible, and running at peak performance? This role would suit someone with a strong background in database administration, particularly in PostgreSQL and SQL Server! Whether you're an experienced DBA looking for a new challenge or someone ready to step up into a more strategic and collaborative role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! A bit about the job: This role exists to ensure the performance, integrity, and security of Aviva databases. You’ll be joining our Tech Platforms team, a collaborative group responsible for supporting the backbone of our digital infrastructure. You’ll design, implement, and maintain database systems, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and secure. You’ll monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required. You’ll perform database backups and recovery procedures, including disaster recovery tests alongside troubleshooting and resolving database-related issues in a timely manner. You’ll create and maintain documentation related to database configurations, processes, and procedures. You’ll also work closely with developers and IT teams to optimize database solutions and support business-critical applications. Some out-of-hour's work support needed, including evenings and weekends, will be required to support production deployments and general system maintenance. Skills and experience we’re looking for: Proven experience as a Database Administrator or similar role. In-depth knowledge of database management systems (DBMS), especially PostgreSQL and SQL Server. DB2 would be an advantage. Strong understanding of database design, implementation, and maintenance. Experience with database performance tuning and optimization alongside familiarity with database backup and recovery procedures. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with strong communication and collaboration skills What you’ll get for this role: Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague. Salary Circa: £45,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) Bonus opportunity 8% of annual salary - Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer leave. Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools Take a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. Aviva is for everyone: We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you. We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Kirthi a call on 02045922145 or send an email to kirthi.kanikireddy@aviva.com We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.