Database Administrator

Have you ever walked into a place and felt right at home? There’s an undeniable energy about the place. People are chatting, laughing and exchanging ideas. No one’s afraid to speak up. And everyone cares – about each other and about producing world class BI and FP&A solutions. This is Phocas in a soundbite.

We’re on a mission to make people feel good about data. We’ve been hard at it for over 20 years, helping over 3,000 companies turn complex business data into performance boosting results. Despite our global status, we’ve held on to our start-up roots. The result is a workplace that’s fast, exciting and fun.

In this role you'll help ensure the performance, availability, and security of our SQL databases. You'll also work with our engineering teams as a subject matter expert: consulting, advising, and troubleshooting existing and new database designs. 

Key responsibilities will include database design, development and management; performance tuning & optimisation; backup & recovery; security management, capacity planning & reporting and documentation.

What are we looking for?

• A degree in computer science, information technology or similar
• 3-5 years experience in a similar role
• Experience with SQL Server
• Bonus points for experience with AWS and/or source control ie Git

About you:

• Motivated to achieve individual and team objectives
• Great problem solving & communication skills 
• Able to understand complex data and data problems 
• Enjoy collaborating with and supporting a diverse team
• Curious; keen to learn and grow
• Most effective without direct supervision, but welcome input so that expectations are understood

Please note: Phocas is usually a strong supporter of international talent but due to current immigration settings and processing times, we can only consider applicants with current NZ working rights for this position.

Why work at Phocas? 

• When we ask what people like about working here, 'the people’ is the single most common answer 
• Our office – spacious, conveniently located in sunny Sydenham, plenty of parking for four-, two- or even single wheeled vehicles, a variety of snacks and beverages.
• Southern Cross, Life, TPD and Income Protection Insurance 
• Extra paid parental leave 
• Flexible/hybrid working policy  

More about Phocas 

Over the past 20 years Phocas has grown from a UK-based startup to a global organisation with nearly 300 employees around the world, headquartered in Sydney, with a Product & Development team here in Christchurch. 

Phocas helps people feel good about data by doing the hard work for them. We offer a range of products that enable our customers to quickly and easily analyse data from multiple sources, discover insights, and share reports. Our solutions are used by around 30,000 people in businesses across a wide range of industries. We change the way people think and work, and make it easier for them to be decisive and operate with confidence. We pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach and are committed to delivering high-quality software that meets the evolving needs of our clients. 

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant 

To all recruitment agencies: Phocas does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Phocas employees or any other company location. Phocas will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.  

Phocas is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

#LI-NG1 #LI-HYBRID