Database Administrator in Oxford

We are looking for an experienced database administrator to work within 
our Oxford based Head Office.

This role will be responsible for the managing the databases used within 
Adestra's systems, the interaction of Adestra's infrastructure with the 
databases and assisting with the ongoing development of Adestra's 
web-based marketing platform, MessageFocus.

Primary responsibilities:

* Designing and implementing new application features and functionality
* Working with developers to optimise their database interaction.
* Installing, Tuning, Patching, Monitoring and Upgrading PostgreSQL servers.
* Setting up backups and testing on regular basis.
* Replication monitoring, set-up and management.
* Query and performance analysis and optimisation.
* Purchasing and testing new hardware.
* Auditing security and permissions.
* Maintain documentation of maintenance and upgrade tasks.

Skills:

* Strong understanding of PostgreSQL
* Experience with performance tuning PostgreSQL servers
* Experiences with SQL query analysis/optimisation.
* Experience with writing documentation
* Knowledge of UNIX-like systems

Technical environment:

* PostgreSQL
* PL/pgSQL
* FreeBSD
* CentOS
* Perl
* Python
* Redis

Personal Characteristics

* Able to work with limited supervision and show initiative where 
relevant, the individual will be confident, bright and happy to share 
their ideas with others.
* Will assist other members of the team as and when required.
* The ideal candidate will have excellent English and effective 
communication skills.
Must be comfortable dealing with people at all levels of an organisation 
and ideally be familiar with some marketing terminology.
* A good humoured team player; the ideal candidate will take pride in 
their work and the business as a whole.
* It is essential that the candidate be presentable and exhibits a high 
degree of professionalism.

Salary and hours of work

* The role will be based in Adestra’s Oxford Offices.  The role will run 
for an initial trial period of 3 months, and if successful will continue 
on an ongoing basis.
* Additional benefits offered include: company pension, various travel 
schemes, healthcare scheme, eye care vouchers, child care vouchers and 
Private Health Insurance (after successful completion of the 
probationary period).
* BS EN ISO 9001:2000 and Investors in People accredited, superb 
training and development opportunities are offered as the company 
continues to grow.

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*Tim Little*
Systems
Adestra Ltd

*T:*01865 255240
*F:*01865 255241
*W:*www.adestra.com

Adestra Ltd, Holywell House,Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0EA, Registered in 
England, Company No. 05267378