3197 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Database Administrator - SQL Server
£55,000 - 55,000
VIQU IT Recruitment
Ormside Street 96-108, London
£55,000 - 55,000
Requirements
Must:
- 3–5 years as a SQL Server DBA or similar role
- Strong understanding of SQL Server installation, configuration, maintenance, and security
- Solid T-SQL skills for writing and refactoring queries
- Experience with performance tuning techniques
- Exposure to Azure SQL administration and monitoring
- Experience supporting development teams with SQL-related needs
- Experience with SQL-to-Azure migration projects
- Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Redgate, SolarWinds, Azure Monitor)
Responsibilities
- Installing, configuring, patching, and maintaining SQL Server instances across development and production
- Managing backups, restores, user provisioning, security, and scheduled maintenance tasks
- Supporting high-availability configurations using core SQL Server features
- Supporting database monitoring, scaling, and general Azure SQL configuration
- Assisting in structured Azure migration activities
- Working closely with developers, QA engineers, and product teams on database-related requirements
- Participating in SQL code reviews and providing 2nd-line support for database incidents
Description
We are a leading financial services company based in London, offering a hybrid working environment. We are looking for a capable and motivated SQL Server Database Administrator to join our growing team. In this role, you will enjoy hands-on technical work, support developers, and strengthen your skills in Azure SQL and performance tuning. We foster a collaborative environment where your problem-solving and query optimization skills will contribute to ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our database estate.
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