Welcome to Hastings Direct - From our Group HR Director Pam Angel
We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We've made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.
We provide insurance for over three million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.
We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you are excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you're not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.
Job Details
- Support all elements of the SQL Server data platforms as well as the Analytics (Snowflake) data platform
- Accountable for the design, implementation, capacity assessment and planning of all SQL and Snowflake environments applying an automation first approach to all tasks to avoid manual processes.
- Accountable for the on-going assessment of database performance and the identification of problem areas, security requirements and disaster recovery point objectives to maintain stable performance of the production systems.
- Work with vendors in evaluating and implementing new technologies to improve performance and remain cost efficient.
- Interact with the other departments to understand and identify data needs and requirements and work to deliver database and reporting solutions to address those needs.
- Monitor performance of databases and reporting systems throughout the company and provide on-going performance tuning and administrative duties required to ensure applications and databases are performing efficiently.
Skills we would love you to have
- Extensive experience of managing enterprise levels technical service delivery standards within a medium to large sized organisation
- hands-on experience working with SQL database technologies, architectures; including both logical and physical designs, ETL tools, loaders and development and reporting tools
- Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and above experience, including Database Administration, Database Tuning, Database
- excellent working knowledge of MS SQL HA technologies, E.G. AlwaysOn and Windows Failover Clustering.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure with database technologies - AVS, Azure Native VM, Azure DB, Managed Instance, Azure Data Factory and Cosmos DB.
- Knowledge of optimisation techniques and efficiency best practice across Snowflake
- Knowledge of integration techniques between Snowflake and tools (ETL tools / reporting tools)
What we offer
Join us and you'll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need. Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.
Regrettably we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Reward
Salary - Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance (pay reviews also completed each year)
Flexible Working - We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.
Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.
Physical Wellbeing - as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI) This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen.
Financial Wellbeing - As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes - discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support.
Mental Wellbeing programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that's why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. We have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own, in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs
There's more! - 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more ….
Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve.
We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart.
Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.
