Database Administrator – Humberside Fire and Rescue Service

One of Humberside Fire and Rescue Service’s core principles is innovation, and we are investing in our systems to help us achieve that aim. We want a forward-thinking individual who can help to drive this area forwards. This will enable us to reach and support the most vulnerable people and businesses in our area. The post holder can be secure in the knowledge that their work is contributing to the health and wellbeing of the community in which they live and work.

No two days are the same at Humberside Fire and Rescue. From troubleshooting database performance in the morning to designing SQL queries in the afternoon, adaptability, and the ability to prioritise tasks based on business needs are crucial.

We value a proactive approach to learning. The successful candidate should demonstrate a keen interest in building on prior knowledge, adapting to evolving technologies, and contributing fresh perspectives to our team.

In return, the Service offers a range of benefits including flexible working, training, Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking and use of gymnasium facilities at Service Headquarters.

The Digital Services Team comprises of Innovation, Solutions and Assurance departments, this role is in the Digital Innovation Team and highlighted green below.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate any of the skills below.

Current skills

1. SQL Server Database Support including performance tuning, index management, disaster recovery and issue resolution. Querying and extracting data, formulating stored procedures, cursors, and functions in a range of SQL databases using T-SQL. (All HFRS databases are Microsoft SQL Server hosted in Azure)
2. Comfortable creating ETLs scripts for automation of processes. (HFRS utilise a mixture of Python and Azure Data Factory.)
3. Utilisation of no and low code options for creation of pipelines. (HFRS utilise a mixture of Feature Manipulation Engine (FME), T-SQL and Power Automate)

The role also includes the elements below and we are comfortable if you don’t possess all of them initially but require you to have the ability to learn them through supported personal development.

Ability to learn

1. Supervisory role and responsibilities.
2. Designing, implementing, and supporting data warehouse schemas and associated pipelines.
3. Managing and supporting existing ETL scripts.
4. Assisting to formulate strategy for database provision and support.
5. Agile development project management methodologies, sprints, user stories and breaking down projects into smaller tasks. (HFRS run weekly sprints using Scrum methodologies)
6. Experience of Azure cloud-based platforms and resources.
7. Creation of scoping, requirement, and specification documents as part of stakeholder engagement. Translate the requirements into clear user stories.
8. Assisting with the design of data models and schemas ready for analysis and BI dashboards.
9. Skills around working with externally hosted authenticated APIs and handling data returned in both JSON and XML formats.

Equally as important as the skills you hold are your personal characteristics and how you align with the Service. We would like you to have the following traits.

Personal Characteristics

1. Thorough and methodical approach to testing and problem solving.
2. Empathy for users to design customer focussed systems with UX / UI in mind.
3. Imaginative and innovative thinking bringing fresh ideas to move the Service forward.
4. Intellectual curiosity and a passion for self-development.
5. Calm under pressure, can handle multiple priorities and competing deadlines without a drop in performance.
6. Proactive, self-starter who is comfortable working out solutions to problems without interaction.
7. Align to the HFRS core code of ethics. https://humbersidefire.gov.uk/…

If you feel you would be a good fit for the role, please send your CV to the HR Team (HR@humbersidefire.gov.uk), after initial sifting candidates will be invited to a Q&A session to learn more about the Service, role and wider section. There will be a short assessment to get a feel for your current competency level.

We would encourage you to apply for the role even if you feel you don’t have all the skills listed or don’t have the experience of undertaking similar roles in the past.

If you are successful at phase one you will be invited to phase two of the process which will include a more traditional interview.

Please note, previous applicants need not apply.

Here at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, our people are what make us unique and every individual who shares our values has a voice to add to our story. We are committed to preserving our inclusive culture and promoting a sense of belonging. We believe we grow and learn better with a diverse team of employees and, as a result, we always appoint the best applicants based on what they can bring to our organisation, drawing on the differences in who we are, how we think and what we’ve experienced.