Senior Database Administrator – Belfast

A senior database administrator in Belfast is responsible for designing and optimising complex SQL queries, implementing schema changes, and managing automated backup and restoration procedures. They will oversee user roles and permissions, export and import data, and perform data quality checks with remediation scripts, ensuring database security and performance. Candidates should possess over five years' experience in production environments, demonstrable SQL expertise, and familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server. They must have a strong background in performance tuning, security, and schema design, as well as handling large datasets and interpreting execution plans. The role involves end-to-end management of database infrastructure and compliance with data export formats and backup tools. This contract-based position offers remote work with a duration of approximately six weeks, requiring a commitment of over 30 hours weekly.