Job Title: Data Engineer - SQL DBA / DV Cleared
Location: Hybrid - London, UK Office / WFH 50-50
Clearance Level: MUST POSSESS ACTIVE DV CLEARANCE
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and DV Cleared Data Engineer with a strong focus on SQL Database Administration to join our dynamic team in supporting the GOV UK Public Sector. As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing data infrastructure, ensuring the security and efficiency of databases critical to public service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- SQL Database Administration: Manage, monitor, and optimize SQL Server databases, ensuring high performance, availability, and security.
- Database Design and Development: Collaborate with software developers and analysts to design and develop efficient database structures, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
- Data Security: Implement and maintain robust security measures to safeguard sensitive data in accordance with DV clearance standards and government security policies.
- Performance Tuning: Identify and resolve performance issues through database tuning, query optimization, and other proactive measures.
- Backup and Recovery: Implement and maintain robust backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
- ETL Processes: Design and maintain Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes to facilitate seamless data integration between different systems.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for databases, processes, and procedures to ensure knowledge transfer and compliance.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, providing expertise and support to ensure the successful delivery of data-related projects.
Qualifications and Skills:
- DV Clearance: Must possess DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance, allowing access to sensitive government information.
- Experience: Proven experience as a Data Engineer with a focus on SQL Database Administration.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in SQL Server, T-SQL, and related database technologies. Familiarity with other database platforms is a plus.
- Security Awareness: In-depth understanding of data security principles and experience implementing security measures in accordance with government standards.
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute effectively to project goals.
The Company:
At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff.
Our clients have the opportunity to earn R&D credits that can be used towards our areas of expertise: Data, Governance, and Cloud Engineering, allowing us to drive customer-focused innovation. Our work extends across both the public and private sectors, providing our colleagues with a diverse and interesting landscape of experience.
Benefits:
- Join a rapidly expanding startup where personal growth is a part of our DNA.
- Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes.
- Receive private medical insurance through Aviva.
- Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest.
- 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
- Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources.
- Participate in a generous employee referral program.
- A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation.
- Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes:
- Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.
- Prohibiting all forms off harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all
- By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities