Database Administrator

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team, focusing on the archiving, indexing, and maintenance of SQL databases across our ERP landscape.



The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, performance, and security of our database systems, with a particular emphasis on efficient data archiving and indexing strategies. Experience with Oracle databases is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities and Outcomes:

• Lead the administration and maintenance of SQL databases, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Working with Data Architecture to design and implement robust archiving solutions to manage data lifecycle and storage efficiency.
• Develop and maintain effective indexing strategies to support high-performance data retrieval.
• Monitor database health, perform regular maintenance tasks, and proactively resolve issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data retention requirements and implement compliant archiving processes.
• Provide technical guidance on best practices for database management, backup, and recovery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to database performance, integrity, and availability.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, maintenance activities, and archiving processes.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders, including Project Managers, Developers, and IT Operations, to coordinate database changes and minimize conflicts.
  
  

• Proven experience in administering and maintaining SQL databases.
• Strong understanding of database archiving, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Experience with Oracle database administration is highly preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant certifications in database administration (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle) are advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of database backup, recovery, and security best practices.
• Ability to create and update documentation of processes for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Analytical thinker – resolve problems with a strong focus on attention to detail.
• Stakeholder management – engage and motivate others. Customer and business focused at all times.
• Adaptable – cope with the unexpected, manage problems.
• Communication – excellent listening plus written and spoken skills. Empathise and understand different cultures.
• Organisation – self motivated with good time management skills to manage own workload.
  
  

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow or liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food- these are the flows on which our modern world depends.

Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.

Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market success. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.