Job Details

Lead DBA

Location: Hybrid

Salary: andpound;60,000 per annum

Be the data powerhouse behind the Buzz Bingo experience!

At Buzz, everything we do starts with people, our customers and you. If youandrsquo;re passionate about tech, love bringing new ideas to life, and enjoy leading others to success, this could be your next big move.

Our systems keep the Buzz world spinning andnbsp;from the moment someone walks into a club to every click they make online. As our Lead Database Administrator, youandrsquo;ll play a central role in shaping the data foundations that power unforgettable player experiences across the UK.

What youandrsquo;ll be doing

Youandrsquo;ll lead the way on all things data, including:

• 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.

What Youandrsquo;ll Get in Return

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

What youandrsquo;ll bring to Buzz

• 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 youandrsquo;ve worked in hospitality, retail, gaming, or gambling

Ready to lead the way?

Hit apply and letandrsquo;s make great things happen at Buzz.

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