The Database Senior Engineer is responsible for overseeing database operations, ensuring system security and compliance, and optimizing performance. They manage environment setups, maintain documentation, and collaborate with IT teams to support reliable and efficient database systems.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the SQL Server or Oracle estate, including monitoring disk space, backups, log shipping, database mirroring, clustering, availability groups, and troubleshooting. Proactively optimising performance and monitor storage and capacity planning.

You’ll manage the refresh and maintenance of DEV, QA, UAT, and Live environments, including checking and applying code changes, restoring backups, and ensuring environments are up-to-date.

You’ll ensure the SQL Server or Oracle estate is secured, up-to-date with security patches, operating system updates, and aligned with company policies. Maintain proper database security and monitor compliance.

You’ll provide prompt, precise root cause analysis and work closely with IT Development and Infrastructure teams to resolve issues and improve performance.

• Disaster Recovery & Incident Management: Participate in disaster recovery exercises, ensure all incidents are handled within expected service levels, and properly documented. Participate in the support rota and provide on-call availability.
• Documentation & Service Management: Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date documentation and adhere to documented Service Management processes to meet KPIs and SLOs.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with the Service Desk, Development, and Infrastructure teams to resolve incidents and refine database designs to meet performance and storage requirements.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Mentor junior database engineers, providing guidance and support to enhance their technical skills and professional growth. Lead training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING

You will have strong experience administering and troubleshooting business-critical, high-transaction database environments, preferably within trading or financial settings. You should have hands-on expertise supporting Endur and similar platforms, along with proven knowledge of clustering, availability groups, and database mirroring. Experience with third-party monitoring tools and the administration of database platforms in the cloud is also essential.

• Proven deep experience in MS/SQL Server administration, with a focus on performance tuning
• Deep knowledge of security risk assessments, compliance, and information security standards
• Strong scripting and automation skills
• Strong understanding of Windows Server and virtualisation

ABOUT US

Securing Energy for Europe – it’s a simple statement, with a bold ambition. SEFE is not just our name, but also encompasses everything that drives us. To accomplish this, we’re taking immediate action to secure gas supply – but also looking forward, to explore our role in the European energy transformation and how we can contribute to a stable and sustainable future.

SEFE, an international energy company, ensures the security of supply and drives the decarbonisation of its customers. SEFE’s activities span the energy value chain, from origination and trading to sales, transport, and storage. Through its decades-long expertise in trading and the development of its LNG business, SEFE has become one of the most important suppliers to industrial customers in Europe, with an annual sales volume of 200 TWh of gas and power. Its 50,000 customers range from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies and especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, SEFE is contributing to the energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.

Our international teams work across locations in Europe, Asia, and North America. We’re passionate about energy and the important role it can play in shaping a better future.

Securing energy – now and for the future.

OUR BENEFITS

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you, and recognises your contribution. We offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive, and broad reaching benefits package which includes:

• Bonus earning potential

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 2 volunteering days

• Medical and dental insurance

• Range of optional flexible benefits

Based from our offices in London, you can benefit from hybrid working offering the flexibility to spend some of your working week at home. We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.

Business Function: Information Technology