Database Administrator, Designer & Engineer – Pensions Regulator (UK Based Applicants Only)
The Pensions Regulator is recruiting a Database Administrator, Designer & Engineer to join its team in Brighton, South East England. This permanent, full-time position is ideal for experienced SQL Server professionals with expertise in Microsoft Azure, database administration, and performance optimisation.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Database Administrator, Designer & Engineer
- Employer: Pensions Regulator
- Location: Brighton, South East England (BN1 6AF)
- Salary: £53,573 per year
- Job Type: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible Working
- Reference Number: 471984
- Application Deadline: 30 July 2026 (11:55 PM)
About the Role
You will be responsible for designing, supporting, maintaining, and improving SQL Server database systems that power critical business services. The role combines database administration, engineering, mentoring, and database development while supporting both operational and reporting environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, estimate, implement, and test SQL database systems.
- Administer SQL Server databases, including backup, recovery, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Perform database performance tuning and optimisation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production database issues.
- Develop secure, scalable, and high-performing database structures.
- Work collaboratively within Agile delivery teams.
- Support ETL and data integration processes using SSIS and Azure Data Factory.
- Maintain database coding standards, documentation, and best practices.
Essential Requirements
Applicants should have experience with:
- SQL Server 2017 or later.
- T-SQL development.
- Database design and data modelling.
- Query optimisation, indexing, and partitioning.
- Database administration and monitoring.
- Microsoft Azure database technologies.
- SSIS and/or Azure Data Factory.
- Performance tuning and troubleshooting.
- Data security and encryption.
- Agile software development.
- Supporting complex business-critical SQL environments.
Desirable Skills
- Microsoft Azure Certification.
- Microsoft SQL Server Certification.
- Azure SQL Database or SQL Managed Instance.
- Azure Synapse Analytics.
- High-availability SQL Server environments.
- Experience working within regulated organisations.
Salary & Benefits
The successful candidate will receive:
- £53,573 annual salary
- Civil Service Pension with 28.97% employer contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working hours
- 35-hour working week
- Learning and professional development opportunities
- Retail, technology, gym, and restaurant discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Competitive parental leave
- Inclusive workplace with employee support networks
Important Information
- Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
- Applicants must already have the legal Right to Work in the UK.
- Successful candidates must pass criminal record and security checks.
How to Apply
Apply before 11:55 PM on 30 July 2026 through the employer’s official recruitment page.