Database Administration Manager - Stoke-on-Trent - Synectics Solutions

    Synectics Solutions
    Synectics Solutions Stoke-on-Trent

    3 days ago

    Description

    In a world where fraud detection and compliance are often reactive and fragmented, Synectics is transforming how organisations identify and manage risk.
    We turn disconnected risk signals into trusted, explainable decisions at scale – empowering clients to act with confidence and integrity.
    Built on 30 years of data‑driven innovation, our success lies in collective defence – uniting cross‑sector insight, collaboration, and cutting‑edge analytics to protect organisations and the public from fraud and financial crime.
    We're trusted by some of the UK's most important public and private sector institutions and are shaping the future of AI integrity, identity verification, and regulatory resilience.

    Why Join Us
    • Be part of a major data transformation initiative
    • Work in a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment
    • Competitive salary and benefits package
    • Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model
    • Access to learning and development
    The Role

    As Database Administration Team Manager, you'll lead our expert DBA team in designing, optimising and managing a complex hybrid data environment spanning cloud‑native and on‑premises systems. You'll ensure our databases are secure, scalable and future‑ready – supporting Synectics' critical products and services while driving innovation through automation and continuous improvement.

    What You'll Do
    Leadership & Team Management
    • Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing Database Administration team.
    • Set clear priorities, performance metrics, and ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
    • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
    Database Strategy & Operations
    • Oversee cloud‑native and hybrid database systems to meet business goals.
    • Direct cloud migration and optimisation strategies, ensuring efficiency and scalability.
    • Manage licensing costs and database system budgets effectively.
    Performance, Security & Resilience
    • Guarantee database availability, integrity, and compliance with internal and external standards.
    • Maintain robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans.
    • Ensure adherence to ISO27001 and internal governance frameworks.
    Automation & Infrastructure as Code
    • Drive automation and CI/CD integration for database and schema management.
    • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimise workflows and costs.
    Documentation, Governance & Vendor Management
    • Maintain comprehensive documentation and up‑to‑date data models.
    • Collaborate across teams to support audits, incident management, and regulatory compliance.
    • Manage external vendor relationships and advocate for the team's needs within Synectics.
    What You'll Bring
    • Proven experience as a Database Administration Manager or Team Lead, managing multi‑discipline teams.
    • Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
    • Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation, automation, and data integrity.
    • Expertise in relational and non‑relational databases, including performance tuning and optimisation.
    • Solid understanding of database security, modelling, and recovery practices.
    • Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
    Technical Environment

    Experience with some of the following would be highly beneficial:

    • Databases: Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, ElasticSearch
    • Cloud Platforms: AWS (or similar)
    • Tools: ERWin, CI/CD pipelines, JIRA, TopDesk
    • Data Management: Data Warehouse / Data Lake / Lakehouse
    • Backup, monitoring, and logging systems
    Security Requirements
    • Hold (or be eligible to obtain) Security Check (SC) clearance.
    • Be a UK national or meet 5‑year UK residency criteria.

    Synectics will support successful candidates through the clearance process.

    Ready to Lead the Future of Data Integrity? Join us in shaping the future of trusted data and fraud prevention.

    Apply today to lead, innovate, and make an impact at Synectics Solutions.

    We create bespoke solutions that enable private and public sector organisations to truly understand their customers, manage risk and prevent fraud. And we do it well – to date we've helped to save over £5 billion.

    From opportunistic to organised, fraud affects everyone. We as consumers pay the price of fraud in every financial or insurance product that we take out. The use of our products helps our clients avoid risk, which in turn benefits us as consumers. We're not just an IT business, our products have real world impact.

    Join us and shape the future.

    Seniority level


    Mid‑Senior level

    Employment type


    Full‑time

    Job function


    Information Technology

    Industries


    Data Infrastructure and Analytics


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