3 results for Database Administrator in Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead

Senior Mainframe IDMS Database Administrator

Reading, Berkshire
remote
Temporary
60 - 70 GBP / Hourly
Senior IDMS DBA (Mainframe) | 12-Month Contract | Fully Remote (UK)Contract DetailsDuration: 12 monthsRate: Up to £70 per hourLocation:100% Remote (Candidates must be UK-based)Reporting to a US-based ManagerWe're looking for an experienced Senior IDMS DBA on a 12-month contract supporting a mission-critical government-focused environment.This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled mainframe professional with deep IDMS DBA expertise to work on a long-term engagement supporting critical production systems.About the RoleYou'll be responsible for supporting and maintaining mission-critical IDMS database environments that underpin highly sensitive government systems within a regulated UK environment.This position is part of a planned knowledge transfer due to upcoming retirements, ensuring continued support for a key customer. We're looking for someone with strong technical depth who can confidently manage complex production environments from day one.You'll work within a 24x7 operational environment, focusing on database availability, performance, stability, and continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport IDMS databases in a 24x7 production environmentApply software updates, patches, and ongoing maintenanceMonitor, analyse, and tune database performanceInvestigate system abends and perform root cause analysisDevelop and maintain REXX and ISPF toolsImprove monitoring capabilities and reduce manual DBA interventionExecute EZ-IDMS utilities, including EZ-Reorg and EZ-SyncroSupport IPL activitiesParticipate in an on-call support rotaRequired Skills & Experience10+ years' experience in IBM Mainframe environments7+ years' experience as an IDMS DBAStrong expertise in z/OSDeep knowledge of CA IDMS database administrationStrong REXX and ISPF development skillsProven experience in dump analysis and root cause investigationAbility to work within a highly regulated environmentGovernment security clearance, or eligibility to obtain clearance, is requiredBachelor's degree preferredDesirable SkillsExperience with EZ-IDMS toolsPrevious experience supporting 24x7 production environmentsIf you're an experienced Senior IDMS DBA looking for your next remote contract opportunity and have the technical expertise to support critical enterprise systems, I'd love to hear from you.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy41NjYxNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-10T12:30:14Z

Linux Systems Analyst

London, London
remote
Contract
- GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Technology are assisting UK's market leading financial services organisation to recruit a Linux Systems Analyst on an initial 6 month contract - Hybrid working - LondonReporting to the Head of IT Service Delivery, the IT Analyst is a highly skilled, customer-focused technical support professional responsible for delivering exceptional IT services across business-critical applications, infrastructure, integrations and cloud-hosted platforms. Particular emphasis is placed on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration, application support, troubleshooting, automation and maintaining highly available business services.This role is ideal for a well-rounded, service-oriented IT professional with strong Red Hat Linux administration expertise, broad technical capability, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.Role<ul><li>The Linux Systems Analyst will manage incidents, service requests, problems and operational tasks within SLA targets.</li><li>Provide advanced 2nd line support across infrastructure, applications and integrations.</li><li>Administer and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.</li><li>Perform root cause analysis and drive permanent resolution of problems.</li><li>Support change, release, continuity and disaster recovery processes.</li><li>Support EDI, AS2, SFTP and customer integration solutions.</li><li>Work closely with clients and business stakeholders.</li><li>Deliver continual service improvement initiatives and operational excellence.</li><li>Out-of-hours support will be required as part of the role (weekdays and weekends).</li></ul>Profile<ul data-spread="false"><li>The Linux Systems Analyst will have strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration experience.</li><li>Linux performance tuning, patching, security and automation.</li><li>Shell scripting, Perl, SQL and related technologies.</li><li>Networking fundamentals, SSL/TLS and secure file transfer technologies.</li><li>Apache, OpenSSL, JBoss/J2EE, Jenkins and Atlassian products or similar.</li><li>Basic database administration (MySQL, Sybase ASE, or similar).</li><li>Basic SAP administration.</li><li>Microsoft 365, Windows and end-user support skills.</li><li>Incident, problem, change and request management.</li><li>Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities.</li><li>Experience working within SLA-driven environments.</li></ul>Desirable Skills <ul data-spread="false"><li>ITIL Foundation certification.</li><li>RHCSA or equivalent Red Hat/Linux certification.</li><li>Additional cloud, infrastructure or security certifications.</li></ul>Company<ul><li>UK's market leading legal organisation with offices in London </li><li>Hybrid working </li></ul>Salary & BenefitsThe salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjY5NjkyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-12T14:49:58Z

Full Stack Developer

London, London
remote
Contract
400 - 500 GBP / Daily
Robert Half has partnered with a market-leading Financial Services organisation to recruit a Full Stack Engineer for an initial 6 months. This is a hybrid role based in Central London, requiring three days per week in the office.The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a business-critical application, working with modern technologies including Azure, React, Node.js and SQL while collaborating closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: <ul data-end="1040" data-start="88"><li data-section-id="1tibj1t" data-start="88" data-end="196">Lead the development of an established Corporate Governance platform from prototype through to production.</li><li data-end="304" data-section-id="1qprfio" data-start="197">Design, develop and maintain scalable full-stack applications using Azure, React, Node.js and TypeScript.</li><li data-end="422" data-section-id="gi73bm" data-start="305">Build, optimise and maintain SQL Server and Azure SQL databases, ensuring performance, security and data integrity.</li><li data-end="494" data-section-id="1suhn6y" data-start="423">Develop responsive front-end applications using React and TypeScript.</li><li data-end="548" data-section-id="bc2bkk" data-start="495">Build and maintain back-end services using Node.js.</li><li data-end="612" data-section-id="xzem73" data-start="549">Deploy and support applications hosted within Azure Web Apps.</li><li data-end="735" data-start="613" data-section-id="1snznaa">Work closely with Corporate Governance teams and key stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver business solutions.</li><li data-end="821" data-section-id="zkzlxt" data-start="736">Demonstrate new functionality, gather feedback and rapidly iterate on enhancements.</li><li data-end="915" data-start="822" data-section-id="1qie8a5">Utilise GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering efficiency.</li><li data-end="1040" data-section-id="11kcrgx" data-start="916">Contribute to the future evolution of the platform, including AI-driven capabilities and intelligent search functionality.</li></ul>Key Skills & Experience:<ul data-start="1074" data-end="1758"><li data-end="1144" data-start="1074" data-section-id="182wmvw">Significant commercial experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer.</li><li data-start="1145" data-section-id="1v5x5nr" data-end="1285">Strong SQL Server and Azure SQL expertise, including: <ul data-start="1203" data-end="1285"><li data-end="1220" data-section-id="1rdcpxb" data-start="1203">Database design</li><li data-start="1223" data-section-id="jvwmqy" data-end="1243">Query optimisation</li><li data-start="1246" data-section-id="zadsn3" data-end="1266">Performance tuning</li><li data-section-id="sh0jjz" data-start="1269" data-end="1285">Data integrity</li></ul></li><li data-end="1374" data-start="1286" data-section-id="10tef0z">Strong commercial experience with: <ul data-start="1325" data-end="1374"><li data-section-id="179haax" data-start="1325" data-end="1332">React</li><li data-section-id="fjub3z" data-start="1335" data-end="1344">Node.js</li><li data-start="1347" data-section-id="1oinkpn" data-end="1359">JavaScript</li><li data-end="1374" data-start="1362" data-section-id="3kl673">TypeScript</li></ul></li><li data-end="1475" data-section-id="1m96zug" data-start="1375">Experience deploying and supporting applications within Microsoft Azure, including Azure Web Apps.</li><li data-end="1555" data-section-id="14jzovp" data-start="1476">Experience using GitHub Copilot and modern AI-assisted development workflows.</li><li data-section-id="26dnj" data-start="1556" data-end="1613">Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li data-end="1684" data-start="1614" data-section-id="112b2mu">Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.</li><li data-start="1685" data-section-id="1x1h3p9" data-end="1758">Experience delivering production-ready, business-critical applications.</li></ul>Desirable Experience:<ul data-start="1789" data-end="2083"><li data-end="1845" data-section-id="ftmvnw" data-start="1789">Experience working within a Microsoft 365 environment.</li><li data-end="1872" data-section-id="n8wc4b" data-start="1846">Knowledge of PostgreSQL.</li><li data-section-id="hpxv87" data-start="1873" data-end="2014">Experience with modern AI technologies, including: <ul data-start="1928" data-end="2014"><li data-end="1958" data-section-id="1dzoe9w" data-start="1928">Large Language Models (LLMs)</li><li data-section-id="kkhbas" data-start="1961" data-end="1973">Embeddings</li><li data-end="1994" data-start="1976" data-section-id="1b68tl3">Vector databases</li><li data-end="2014" data-start="1997" data-section-id="1a3xfos">Semantic search</li></ul></li><li data-start="2015" data-section-id="1fj28rn" data-end="2083">Experience integrating AI capabilities into business applications.</li></ul>Organisation:<ul><li>Initial 6-month contract</li><li>Competitive day rate | Outside IR35</li><li>Hybrid working | 3 days per week in Central London</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuODYxODIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-06T16:41:02Z