Advanced DBA

Venn Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Advanced Database Administrator (DBA) for a short-term contract to manage SQL Server databases in a high-availability environment. Responsibilities include configuring and maintaining databases, troubleshooting issues, and creating dashboards using Power BI. Essential skills required are expertise in Always On Availability Groups, strong problem-solving capabilities, and experience with storage fabric technologies like Fibre and iSCSI. The position is based in Central London with a rate of £428 per day.

Qualifications

• Advanced SQL Server DBA experience in high-availability environments.
• Strong knowledge of Power BI for dashboard creation.
• Experience with storage fabric technologies (Fibre/iSCSI).

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain SQL Server databases ensuring high performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real time.
• Automate regular processes and document changes.
• Create dashboards using Power BI.
• Manage storage fabric and SQL failover for business continuity.

Skills

Advanced SQL Server DBA experience

Expertise in Always On Availability Groups

Strong knowledge of Power BI

Experience with storage fabric technologies

Business continuity and failover planning

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to mentor and share expertise

Job description

Advanced SQL Server DBA – NHS Organisation

Rate: £428 per day (Outside IR35)
Contract: 3 months
Location: Central London (2 days on-site per week)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Database Administrator (DBA) to join an NHS organisation on a short-term contract. You will be responsible for building and managing SQL Server databases across multiple lifecycle environments, from development to mission‑critical production systems, within an Always On SQL Farm.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain SQL Server databases, ensuring high performance, availability, and security.
• Apply data modelling techniques to support integration and performance requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real time, providing end‑to‑end problem resolution.
• Automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes.
• Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement.
• Provide technical mentorship and cross‑training to team members.
• Recommend solutions for database structure, security, backup, and recovery.
• Install and configure new systems, propose specifications, and coordinate installation requirements.
• Maintain database performance and complete maintenance requirements.
• Create dashboards using Power BI.
• Work with multi‑terabyte, high‑throughput, highly available databases.
• Manage storage fabric (Fibre and iSCSI) and SQL failover for business continuity.
• Support project teams during analysis and planning stages, including Change Management.
• Write reports, instructions, and specifications.
• Design and enforce networking standards, monitor performance, and troubleshoot network issues.

Essential Skills

• Advanced SQL Server DBA experience in high‑availability environments.
• Expertise in Always On Availability Groups.
• Strong knowledge of Power BI for dashboard creation.
• Experience with storage fabric technologies (Fibre/iSCSI).
• Business continuity and failover planning.
• Excellent problem‑solving and performance tuning skills.
• Ability to mentor and share technical expertise.