Principal Database Administrator

Our client is on a relentless mission to harness the power of data-driven insights, revolutionising their products, streamlining operations, and steering strategic choices. As they continue their remarkable trajectory of growth and innovation, they are in search of an accomplished and forward-thinking Principal Database Administrator to join them in their mission to becoming a disruptor in the FinTech space. We are seeking a Principal Database Administrator who is passionate about their work and loves problem-solving. We want an enthusiastic individual ready to play a leading role in driving the design, development, and implementation of database solutions leveraging modern cloud architecture. Part of your role will be responsible for creating and maintaining database standards and policies, supporting database design and testing, manage availability and performance, administer objects, implement event triggers for alerts, perform housekeeping, and monitor usage and performance metrics. If you're eager to make a significant impact and thrive in an innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you What are we looking for… At our core, we value collaboration and psychological safety. Join us and thrive in an environment Extensive knowledge of SQL Server and experience with AWS RDS Familiarity with AWS Redshift Understanding of BI/Dashboards and Data Warehousing Proficiency with AWS Aurora or MySQL Experience with FiveTran Expertise in AWS Encryption, particularly in relation to databases Must become conversant with data protection regulations and the implementation of relevant security controls Get in touch with Joely Callaghan directly at Synchro to find out more Role: Principal Database Administrator Location: London – Hybrid working approach – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote Salary: £85,000 - £110,000 a superb benefits package, including stock options