Senior SQL DBA

  • Location: London
  • Type: Permanent
  • Payment: £70000 - 75000
  • Per: Annum
  • Role: Other

Posted by : Thomas Rowe

Email : Thomas.Rowe@intecselect.com

Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server DBA) – FTSE250 client – Hybrid

Overview

I am currently recruiting for a SQL DBA for one of my clients who are a FTSE250 financial services organisation. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, managing a diverse SQL Server and Azure SQL database estate, and contributing to cutting-edge database solutions.

Role Responsibilities

  • Administer and manage the SQL Server and PaaS estate across live and non-live environments.
  • Perform database performance analysis and tuning.
  • Develop and enforce best practices in database management.
  • Collaborate with data development, Infosec, and Infrastructure teams.
  • Plan and execute database capacity strategies.
  • Ensure high availability and security standards across the database infrastructure.
  • Provide technical support to developers and end users.
  • Lead database-related projects, including upgrades and migrations.
  • Automate processes using tools such as SPADE and DBATools.
  • Participate in on-call and disaster recovery support rotations.


Essential Skills and Experience

  • Proficiency in SQL Server versions 2016/2017/2019/2022 (Enterprise, Standard, and Express).
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills.
  • Experience with SQL Server Availability Groups and performance tuning.
  • Proficiency in SSRS, SSIS, and SSAS administration and deployment.
  • Knowledge of replication techniques, CDC, table tracking, partitioning, and auditing.
  • Ability to design and implement database platforms, including capacity planning, patching, and migrations.
  • Effective communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.


Desirable Skills

  • Basic understanding of PowerShell scripting.
  • Exposure to SQL Azure DevOps (CI/CD, Repos, Pipelines).
  • Familiarity with non-relational databases like Cosmos DB.
  • Experience in high availability environments and cloud platforms like Azure.
  • Mentoring and team development experience.

 
Package:

  • Up to £75,000
  • + Excellent benefits
  • Hybrid (3x week in Central London)

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