We believe in better. And we make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.
We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.
And we do it all right here at Sky.
What you'll do
The Technology Services team supports and delivers some of Sky’s most critical systems and projects.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced DBA to join a team providing day-to day support, project delivery and process and business improvements in a fast-paced environment
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Provide internal customers with expertise for technically complex issues
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Ensure adequate monitoring, alerting, backups and maintenance plans in place for all databases
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Handle and support incident, change and problem management processes ensuring responses are made within adequate times
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Build effective working relationships with a variety of infrastructure and application teams to ensure that technology and process improvements deliver overall service improvements to our end customers
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Monitor performance, performing maintenance and tuning of the database platform based on your and others recommendations
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Communicate regularly with technical, development and operational staff to ensure database integrity, capacity and security
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Gather business and technical requirements for new databases
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Produce documentation for use in configuration and support of managed database systems
What you'll bring
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Experience working as a Database Administrator in the support of Oracle 19C/12C and PostgreSQL running on UNIX.
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Experience working with the following: Oracle RDBMS, Oracle RMAN (Backup and Recovery) and Oracle Enterprise Manager, PostgreSQL
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Experience/knowledge of the following: SQL Tuning, High availability technologies.
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An ability to build and review supporting technical documentation for database systems
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Good communication and relationship leadership skills in order to communicate in a clear and structured manner at all levels within Sky.
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Confidence and attitude to positively impact the team and take ownership of tasks and issues.
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Demonstrable experience of working in an environment where it has been critical to deliver rapidly against the changing needs of the business
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Track record in supporting diverse and sophisticated technical environments where maximum availability has been achieved
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Willingness to thrive and succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic 24X7 environment.
Team overview
Group Communications & Infrastructure
Looking to be part of non-stop innovation? Join our Group Communications and Infrastructure team and you’ll work alongside experts in broadband, telephony, mobile, cloud and infrastructure. We’re the team that designs, builds, supports and maintains the telecoms networks across the whole Sky Group. Together, we help Sky broadband, mobile and TV enter new markets by creating a single and secure infrastructure for the amazing content and services that keep our customers coming back for more.
The rewards
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:
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Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
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The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
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A generous pension package
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Private healthcare
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Discounted mobile and broadband
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A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Inclusion & how you'll work
Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky.
We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.
Your office space
Brick Lane
Brick Lane is in the heart of the East End of London. It's part of a vibrant and diverse community; close to street food, cafes and shops. The closest tube station is Aldgate East and Liverpool Street is about a 10 minute walk.
We'd love to hear from you
Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.
But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.
If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.