About this role
Salary: £48,000 - 48,000 per year
Requirements: Proficiency in managing and optimizing on-premises MS SQL databases and Microsoft Azure databases.Technical skills in on-premises and Azure cloud MS SQL Server management, T-SQL, Python, Azure infrastructure, Spark, Databricks, Airflow, dbt, and data modelling using Star or Snowflake schemas.Proven ability to maintain database availability, performance, and security.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot database and server issues efficiently.Adaptability to work in a challenging development environment.Ideally, 5–10 years of relevant database administration experience.Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.Positive, self-motivated approach, with strong communication skills for liaising with development and other IT teams.Approachable manner and excellent attention to detail. Responsibilities: Maintain and oversee our database systems, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and security protocols.Design, implement, and maintain secure, robust MS SQL database infrastructure for mission-critical applications, and optimize database performance.Ensure data accuracy and integrity through validation processes and proactive issue resolution.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement backup, disaster recovery, and data retention strategies.Help anticipate and accommodate growing data needs, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.Monitor and improve database performance, reliability, and security, and resolve issues promptly.Support and troubleshoot database-related issues to minimize disruption to operations. Technologies: AirflowAWSAzureCloudDatabricksSupportPythonSQLSecuritySnowflakeSparkdbt More:
We are DX, a leading independent parcel, mail, and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland. We provide next-day and scheduled parcel and freight delivery, as well as logistics solutions including warehouse management and customer-liveried vehicle operations. In this role, you will help support our critical business applications. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement: two days per week at our Liverpool Docks office and three days remotely. We offer competitive pay, 25 days of holiday increasing with length of service plus bank holidays, long-service recognition, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits, a company pension scheme, life assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme including a 24/7 Virtual GP, a discounts portal, and career progression opportunities. We provide training and development opportunities and work with passionate, supportive colleagues focused on our Delivered Exactly promise.
last updated 41 week of 2026