[Senior Database Performance Architect] We’re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.   Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.     What does Access offer you?  We offer a flexible, hybrid working environment where you can balance work and life while maintaining a strong office team-based culture. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.  You will start with 25 days annual leave that increases with your seniority in the company, a private healthcare and life insurance. We pride ourselves on being an organisation that gives back so you’ll also have one charity day allocated to support a cause that matters to you. There are plenty of other perks. Apply to find out more. About you:  We are seeking an experienced Database Performance Architect to join our dynamic team. You will have over 5 years of experience in software and database engineering, with a strong background in database and SQL-based applications. This role requires hands-on experience with databases, including implementation, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. Day-to-day, you will:  • Collaborate with development squads and infrastructure engineers to understand and resolve database performance issues. • Optimise, and troubleshoot databases to ensure high performance and reliability. • Provide analytical and problem-solving expertise to recommend both tactical and strategic solutions. • Stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices across the hardware and software stack, particularly in relational databases Your skills and experiences might also include:   • 5+ years of experience in relational databases and applications. SQL Server would be an preferred. • 5+ years of experience in software development. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to go beyond the obvious and recommend effective solutions. • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. What are we all about?  The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered providers of business management software to small and mid-sized organisations in the UK, Ireland, USA and Asia Pacific. It helps more than 100,000 customers across commercial and non-profit sectors become more productive and efficient. Our products and solutions go beyond providing technology, we connect the right people with the right data, at the right time, through Access Workspace.   At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you're excited about this role, (even if your previous experience doesn't align perfectly), you might just be the perfect fit for us! We wholeheartedly believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity. Why not join our vibrant team where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you? Let's make a difference together. Love Work. Love Life. Be You.