Azure SQL DBA - Performance & Security Lead

Volaris Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions firm in the UK is seeking an experienced SQL DBA to optimize Azure SQL databases, ensuring high performance and security. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience and will work closely with engineering and support teams to drive database efficiency. Excellent problem-solving skills and familiarity with Azure services are essential. Join a collaborative team dedicated to innovation and customer experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a DBA with Azure cloud services.
• Knowledge of Azure services design, configuration, and maintenance.
• Expertise in SQL execution plans, indexing, and query tuning.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on database performance.
• Identify and document best practice SQL database performance policies.
• Optimize slow-performing SQL queries.

Skills

Azure SQL optimization

Performance monitoring

SQL query tuning

Shell scripting

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Power BI

Grafana

Job description

A leading software solutions firm in the UK is seeking an experienced SQL DBA to optimize Azure SQL databases, ensuring high performance and security. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience and will work closely with engineering and support teams to drive database efficiency. Excellent problem-solving skills and familiarity with Azure services are essential. Join a collaborative team dedicated to innovation and customer experience.