About the role

The Database Administrator will install, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments while ensuring high performance and security. They will also manage backups, resolve incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support global operations.

What they look for

Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL Always-ON Availability Groups Azure SQL Database Administration Performance Monitoring Backup and Recovery Windows Operating Systems DMVs Extended Events SQL Profiler Query Optimization Incident Management Database Security PostgreSQL PowerShell

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in Microsoft SQL Server administration and expertise in T-SQL and Always-ON Availability groups. Proficiency in Azure-hosted SQL instances and strong analytical skills are essential for this role.

Full description

Company Description

About Playtech                                   

Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B business. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Playtech delivers innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging and entertaining gaming experience. 

As the gaming industry's leading technology company, it combines business intelligence-driven software, services, content, and platform technology to drive excellence and innovation across the sector. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtechpeople.com and www.playtech.com

Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Embracing differences and maintaining transparency in our processes is the core of Playtech's overall commitment to responsible business practices.

Ready to level up your career?

Playtech's Corporate IT unit is looking for a Database Administrator (Microsoft SQL Server) to help ensure the reliability, performance, and security of critical database environments that support our global operations. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and working across diverse infrastructure environments, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

Your influential mission. You will...

Install, upgrade, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments.
Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve issues.
Ensure backups and recovery processes are aligned with company standards.
Implement improvements in database maintenance, security, and protection.
Manage incidents, requests, and changes within agreed service levels.
Collaborate with project managers, developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders.
Support both development and production environments.
Document processes and monitor application performance metrics.

Qualifications

Components for success. You...

Have 5+ years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments.
Have strong experience with MS SQL and T-SQL.
Bring expertise with Microsoft SQL Server Always-ON Availability groups.
Posses strong understanding of DMVs, Extended Events, SQL Profiler, and Query.
Have experience managing Azure-hosted SQL instances.
Understand SQL backup and recovery strategies.
Have solid knowledge of Windows operating systems.
Combine strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
Take ownership of your work and can effectively manage competing priorities.

You'll get extra points for...

Experience with PostgreSQL.
Experience with MySQL or MariaDB.
Experience with Linux operating systems.
PowerShell scripting experience.
Relevant Microsoft certifications.

Additional Information

CORPORATE IT SERVICES

The Corporate IT Services team supports Playtech's global infrastructure, applications, and business systems. As part of a team of experienced system administrators, application administrators, and database specialists located across Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, and Poland, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving services used throughout the business. Reporting to the Corporate IT Application Manager, you'll work on a variety of technologies while contributing to projects that have a global impact.

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.