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Senior SQL DBA

INTEC SELECT LIMITED
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server DBA) with a FTSE250 financial services organization, offering a hybrid work model.
  • Candidates should have proficiency in SQL Server versions 2016/2017/2019/2022 and strong troubleshooting skills, along with experience in database performance tuning.
  • The role includes managing SQL Server and Azure SQL databases, ensuring high availability and security, and leading database-related projects.
  • The salary for this role is up to £75,000, along with excellent benefits.
  • A minimum of several years of relevant experience in database management is required for this position.
Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server DBA) – FTSE250 client - HybridOverviewI 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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