Lead DBA

Location: Hybrid

Salary: £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 you’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 from the moment someone walks into a club to every click they make online. As our Lead Database Administrator, you’ll play a central role in shaping the data foundations that power unforgettable player experiences across the UK.

What you’ll be doing

You’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 You’ll Get in Return

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

What you’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 you’ve worked in hospitality, retail, gaming, or gambling