DBA SQL Server

What we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to join one of our clients' teams, working within a complex, business-critical IT environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing, maintaining and optimising database platforms, ensuring their availability, security, performance and reliability, while contributing to infrastructure modernisation and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll be doing

• Manage and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments (versions later than 2014) and Sybase databases;
• Participate in SQL Server platform upgrades, migrations and infrastructure modernisation projects;
• Develop and maintain T-SQL and PowerShell scripts to automate database administration and operational tasks;
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks and implement optimisation measures;
• Work closely with development teams to optimise SQL queries, stored procedures and database models;
• Implement and manage high-availability solutions, including Always On Availability Groups and Transactional Replication;
• Ensure the monitoring, maintenance and auditing of databases in production environments;
• Investigate and resolve incidents, handle support requests and participate in critical incident management;
• Manage database schema changes and support production deployments;
• Administer and optimise Microsoft BI tools, including SSRS, SSIS, SSAS and Power BI Report Server;
• Participate in business continuity and availability exercises, ensuring operational procedures remain up to date;
• Create and maintain technical and operational documentation;
• Contribute to database projects across Azure, AWS and GCP cloud environments;
• Keep up to date with SQL Server developments, including new features and integrations with emerging technologies;
• Ensure compliance with the client's security policies, standards and database administration best practices.

What we're looking for in you

• Solid experience in Microsoft SQL Server administration;
• Strong knowledge of T-SQL and PowerShell;
• Proven experience in database performance tuning, troubleshooting and optimisation;
• Hands-on experience with high-availability solutions, particularly Always On and Transactional Replication;
• Experience supporting business-critical production environments and managing incidents;
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure, networking and database architecture;