Lead DBA

• Coaching, developing, and inspiring our DBA team
• Setting the standards, policies, and best practice for our database platforms
• Owning long‑term database architecture and capacity planning
• Managing installation, upgrades, and patching across SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and more
• Monitoring and tuning performance to keep our systems lightning‑fast
• Ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and top‑tier security
• Keeping us compliant with GDPR and data governance standards
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex issues across production and dev environments
• Driving automation and efficiency across the estate
• Working closely with architects, engineers, and product teams to design brilliant database solutions
• Staying ahead of trends and bringing fresh ideas to continuously evolve our data landscape

• 5+ years in a senior or lead DBA position across cloud and on‑prem environments
• Strong SQL and relational database experience (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL
• Strong knowledge of T‑SQL, Powershell, C#, Python
• ETL and data pipeline experience (SSIS, SSAS, Azure Data Factory)
• Understanding of data lakes, NoSQL, and modern data ecosystems
• A solid grasp of GDPR, access controls, and data security best practice
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git
• A collaborative, proactive mindset and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Full clean driving licence (travel between sites required)

Bonus points if you’ve worked in hospitality, retail, gaming, or gambling

• Help@Hand – 24/7 access to GPs, mental health support, and more for you and your family
• Thrive App – NHS-approved mental wellbeing support
• Buzz Brights Apprenticeships & Buzz Learning – access to 100s of online courses
• Buzz Brilliance Awards – employee recognition scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave plus public holidays (pro-rated for part-time roles)
• Holiday Buy Scheme – purchase an extra week of holiday (eligibility applies)
• 50% staff discount on bingo tickets, food, and soft drinks
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Life Assurance & Pension Scheme
• Access to trained Mental Health Advocates