IPRS Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of private healthcare services to a diverse range of clients.

Founded in 1995, the IPRS Group is comprised of 4 unique organisations each operating in a different sector, all driven with the same goal, providing quality services to improve the lives of the people who access our services.

The IPRS Group is an award-winning employer, being names Best Employer in the Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals industry for our region along with being made a Platinum Employer. Our Head Office is based just outside of Ipswich, but we operate throughout the UK with the majority of our roles supported by remote working.

As SQL Database Administrator (DBA) for IPRS Group, you will take overall responsibility for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical SQL Server systems, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of IPRS company applications. This is a “hands-on” position requiring solid technical skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

As a SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

· Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to live production systems.

· Manage SQL Backups, and restores, collaborate with IT colleagues when required.

· Manage SQL Replication, and follow best practices.

· Configuring and maintaining database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security. (Memory, CPU, Hard Drive space, Database tuning, Server online etc.)

· Assist in analysing, solving, debugging and correcting issues related to SQL Servers and T-SQL.

· Refine and automate regular database maintenance processes, track issues, and document changes.

· Manage SSIS, T-SQL, Stored Procedures, Database Agents Jobs, Windows Scheduled Tasks and SQL Maintenance.

· Support developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement.

To be seriously considered for the position of SQL Database Administrator, please have the following:

(E = Essential, D = Desirable)

Qualifications:

Minimum of higher education qualification (A-Levels, BTEC National Diploma, Higher National Diploma) in a computer related subject (E)

Degree in Mathematics/Statistics or related subject which includes formal training in data analysis (D)

Experience:

• Knowledge MS SQL Server Administration (E)
• Strong Understanding of Relational Database Design (E)
• Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization, using SQL Server Profiler and other troubleshooting tools (E)
• Experience with backups, restores and recovery models (E)
• Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server (E)
• Working Understanding of SQL Server Integrated Services and SQL Server Agent Jobs (E).
• Experience with Dashboarding Packages Power BI (E)
• Strong SQL Skills (E)
• Strong skills across the Microsoft Office Suite (E)
• Strong Understanding of SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) (D)
• Knowledge of additional programming language (R, Python etc) (D)
• Experience working with Windows Server, and SQL Server. (E)

Knowledge:

Skills:

• You will possess the ability to demonstrate good attention to detail.
• You will have logical decision making and a hands-on approach.
• You will have a desire to expand skills.
• You will have the ability to manage time to meet agreed deadlines in a demanding environment.
• You will have effective communication skills.
• You will be confident with the ability to operate in a changing environment
• You will have the ability to work under minimum supervision and on own initiative.
• You will hold excellent Problem Solving skills.

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm or 9pm - 6pm. Flexible.

Location: Hybrid / Claydon IP6

Free parking onsite

Other benefits include:

· Flexible Working

· Protected Weekly Hours for Development

· Professional Development Opportunities

· Employee Assistance Programme including free confidential counselling

· High-street discounts

· 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days’ bank holidays; increasing with completed years’ service & opportunity to purchase additional leave

· Moving Day Leave

· Membership of the Company pension scheme

· Recruit a Friend bonus scheme – up to £1,500

· Environmental Initiatives

· Westfield Health Cash Plan

· Free Eye Tests every 2 years

· Free annual Flu-Vaccination