Corporate Applications and Database Administrator (Fixed Term) (SB7575)

Do you want to work for an internationally recognised University? Do you want to work in a complex database environment and gain exposure to cutting edge technologies? Then look no further!

We are seeking a self-motivated, proactive and experienced individual to join our Digital, Data and Technology group. A natural problem solver with a passion for always improving you will be part of the team leading on the operational and day-to-day management of all functional areas for corporate applications and databases. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the integrity and availability of all centralised University corporate databases and associated applications that support the University’s research, teaching and professional services. 

With an always learning mindset you will apply in-depth technical expertise to resolve complex problems, generate innovative ideas, drive service improvements and support/develop the relevant strategic, tactical or operational projects. 

You will be involved in all phases of the development of new services, maintenance of current systems, changes and system upgrades, using requisite functional and technical expertise in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will contribute significantly to third-tier support processes, resolving problems, documenting root causes and improving service levels. 

We are looking to make significant changes to our database environment and want you to work alongside our data and enterprise architects to understand where efficiencies can be made and leverage benefits from newer technologies (eg. Azure). You would still need to support existing technologies, so experience in Oracle, SQL Server and MySQL databases and server operating systems (such as Solaris, Red Hat, Ubuntu and Windows Server) would be an advantage. 

Please note this is a full-time role (36.5 hours, 1FTE) for one-year fixed term.

About the University

The University of Bath was established by Royal Charter in 1966. Our campus overlooks the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath and offers a welcoming, supportive and inspiring environment for research, study and work. The vibrancy of our campus community springs from a culture of high aspiration, enterprise, creativity and diversity. Our research and teaching activities focus on our academic strength in Science, Technology, Engineering, Management and Social Sciences. Within these areas, we have created a virtuous circle of research and teaching excellence and our engaged, agile approach is attuned to the rapidly evolving global agenda.

The University of Bath offer many benefits including:

Generous employer pension scheme
39 days holiday (including annual leave, discretionary days and bank holidays)
A flexible working environment
Ofsted outstanding rated nursery
Salary exchange scheme (NurseryPlus, Cycle to Work)
Membership discounts for our world-class sports training village
Interest free loans for public transport season tickets and motorcycle purchases for commuting
Onsite dentist and medical centre
Discounted physiotherapy services
Onsite parking

For any queries or an informal chat please contact Dave Berrill or Becky Edmonds.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender.

Closing Date: 18 May 2020
Type: Management, Specialist and Administration