Be part of something big
Finnebrogue Artisan is a name synonymous with good food. We started as a producer of superb venison and now have branched out into other meat and plant-based alternatives. We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be without being bound by the way it has always been done. This kind of innovative thinking has led us to multiple awards, nationwide acclaim and has established us as the leading artisan food producer. The business has progressed rapidly in recent years. Its restless drive for innovation has been the cornerstone of our success, with turnover growing from a £50M business to a £180M business in the past 5 years.
Job Purpose
We have an exciting opportunity primarily for a DBA to join our growing business systems team whilst getting involved in system design and support for our MES/ERP systems. The role would see you owning the multiple application databases ensuring that the maintenance, performance, integrity, and security are of a high standard and actively improving in these areas. Additionally, you will be involved in providing 2nd Line Support for MES/ERP Business system applications/integrations and the opportunity to get involved in projects related to improvement and change of our key business systems whilst following a change control process.
Duties
The position will have a number of key responsibilities including (but not limited to):
• Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required Minimise database downtime and manage parameters to provide faster query responses.
• Provide proactive and reactive data management support to both the business systems team and IT services department.
• Implementation and creation of stored procedure to assist in the integration of 3rd party data.
• Provide 2nd Line Support for issues relating to database queries including the creation & maintenance of SSRS reports.
• Troubleshoot everyday SQL database related issues.
• Working with various business stakeholders to ensure the integrity and security of the data.
• Adhoc development for system & process improvement initiatives to support our systems.
• Provide 2nd Line Support for MES/ERP business system applications/integrations utilising the service desk portal to ensure that SLAs are adhered to.
• Submission / following of change control processes to ensure downtime windows are agreed with key business representatives and minimal impact to business is achieved.
What it takes
Essential:
• 3rd level Qualification in an IT or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years work experience as a DBA
• In-depth working knowledge of the SQL – data backup, recovery, security, integrity & replication.
• Use of SQL database optimization tools.
• Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically.
• Ability to deal with multiple stakeholders across a large business.
• Ability to work independently whilst putting forward change request and deployment changes within agreed downtime windows if required.
• Ability to perform well in pressured and stressful situations.
Desirable:
• Familiarity with API
• Working knowledge of SSRS and complex store query writing to aid reports
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
• Microsoft Certified in SQL server database administration.
• Microsoft Certified in Performance Tuning and Optimizing SQL Databases
• Experience in MES systems such as SI or Innova
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Data Engineer Associate
Benefits
In return you will enjoy many perks including a competitive base salary.
Working in a state of the art factory and office space you will be able to relax during your break in a restaurant standard canteen with all meals subsidised. You will enjoy free breakfast and lunch*
We offer free onsite car –parking and have electric charging points onsite.
Retail discount card, Length of Service perks, Healthcare Plan*, Health & Wellbeing, career development through career pathways initiative, Learning and development programmes, Calendar of events, social & sport clubs, Birthday Day holiday* Company celebration events, salary sacrifice scheme for a brand new electric car of your choice*, subsidised gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
Our list of benefits is extensive, when you join the Finnebrogue Family you will be asked for feedback as we are always looking at new ways to be the best we can be. Your role at Finnebrogue Artisan will make a difference in the world through the creation of food.
Please note this is initially an onsite role with the potential to move to a hybrid model following a successful 6-month probation period.
What to do next
To be considered please follow the link to apply!
When we receive your application a member of the team will be in contact.
Finnebrogue Artisan are an equal opportunities employer.