Database Administrator

Database Administrator | Platform Engineering | Remote, UK

We’re hiring a Database Administrator to join Tribal’s Platform Engineering team and support the database environments behind our global education software.

This is a hands-on SQL Server DBA role focused on keeping business-critical systems stable, secure and performing well. You’ll monitor and resolve issues, manage backup and recovery, support upgrades and migrations, and help improve the resilience of our services.

We’re looking for someone reliable, collaborative and keen to learn. You don’t need to arrive as an Oracle, PostgreSQL or cloud specialist — the team will support you in developing those areas.

What we’re looking for:

• Hands-on SQL Server DBA experience in an enterprise production environment
• Database monitoring, incident resolution and root-cause analysis
• Strong backup, recovery, performance tuning and SQL optimisation knowledge
• Understanding of database security, access governance and high-availability principles
• Clear communication skills and confidence working in a globally distributed team

Salary: £53,000–£60,000

Permanent, remote UK role

There is no formal UK on-call rota. Occasional planned evening or weekend work is compensated in line with policy. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Apply via the link below.