Senior SQL Server DBA

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $172.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com.

* As at 31 March 2025

Purpose of role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior SQL Server DBA/Engineer with strong database administration and engineering skills to join a team of highly skilled DBAs who are responsible for managing the SQL Server database estate.

The team are responsible for the day-to-day support and administration of the full SQL Server technology stack including engineering and all SQL Server database related projects. The role involves working closely with other Infrastructure teams as well as developers and end users. This role also offers the opportunity for exposure Azure and to DevOps aligned methods of automation, real time monitoring and metrics collections using latest Open-Source toolsets; Ansible, Grafana, Prometheus and InfluxDB.

Specific responsibilities

The specific responsibilities of the role include:

• Administering and managing the SQL Server Database estate.
• Collaborating with peers in the other technology teams to find the best solutions for Man Group.
• Show a willingness to learn about the technologies in this area.
• Ensure the rollout of a standards-based estate using relevant configuration management tools.
• Capacity planning of the Physical and Virtual Database Server estate.
• Ensuring high availability of the infrastructure and minimising the duration and impact of any outages.
• Maintaining a consistently high level of service delivery for incidents, requests and changes.
• Providing database support and advice to other Infrastructure teams as well as developers and end users.
• Maintain database security standards across the SQL Server database estate.
• Participate in an on-call support rota.

Essential Experience

• Willingness and ability to innovate.
• Good communication skills with end users and fellow IT staff members.
• Deep knowledge of SQL Server 2012 to 2022
• Advanced scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, and T-SQL.
• Experience in setting up and administering AlwaysOn and Mirroring
• Experience of configuring and setting up clustering, Availability Groups and Database mirroring.
• Experience and ability to demonstrate performance diagnosis and tuning techniques in the whole working stack; Database internals, OS, Storage and Networks
• Proven ability to automate builds and repetitive tasks
• Flexibility to broaden and develop skills in any area as required.
• The ability to prioritise projects and tasks.

Desirable Experience

• Strong SQL Server database administration and engineering experience.
• Exposure to alternative database technologies, including Open-Source RDBMS (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Experience with offsite cloud offerings and installations for example Azure or AWS.
• Development and interpretation of systematic performance monitoring and metrics
• A desire to learn and understand more about the Business environment in which you work.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Competitive compensation package
• 25 days holiday allowance
• Premium Health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus
• Additional days off for long service and volunteering
• Multisport card
• Opportunities for professional development including internal tech talks
• Conference attendance, and engagement with the open-source community.

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group

You’ll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you’ll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You’ll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you’ll receive two annual ‘Mankind’ days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.