Database Reliability Engineer (SQL Server & Azure)

Jackson Hogg Ltd

Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Jackson Hogg Ltd is seeking an experienced Database Reliability Engineer to join its technology function in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will play a key role in ensuring performance, availability, security and resilience of critical database environments, with a strong focus on SQL Server and reliability engineering practices.

The role involves optimizing performance, automating administration tasks, and supporting Azure SQL/Managed Instance in a fast-growing tech setting.

Qualifications

Proven expertise in SQL Server versions 2012 onwards.
Strong T-SQL skills with focus on performance tuning.
Experience with Azure SQL and managed instances.

Responsibilities

Act as technical expert for SQL Server environments across the business.
Monitor database performance and proactively identify improvement opportunities.
Optimise T-SQL, database design, indexing, and query performance.
Support Azure SQL and Azure Managed Instance environments.
Develop automation for administration, patching, upgrades, and maintenance.
Manage backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes for business continuity.
Investigate and resolve database-related incidents and performance issues; implement security best practices.
Produce and maintain technical docs, runbooks, and support procedures.
Collaborate with developers and wider teams to support deployments and continuous improvement.

Skills

SQL Server expertise

T-SQL performance tuning

Azure SQL/Managed Instance

Database monitoring

ITIL/ITSM familiarity

Automation/Scripting

Education

Microsoft database certifications

Tools

PowerShell

Redgate SQL Monitor

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Database Reliability Engineer to join a growing technology function, playing a key role in ensuring the performance, availability, security, and resilience of business-critical database environments.

This role would suit a SQL Server specialist who enjoys combining traditional DBA responsibilities with modern reliability engineering principles. You'll work closely with infrastructure, application, and development teams, helping to optimise database performance, automate processes, strengthen resilience, and support a highly available technology estate.

What You'll Be Doing

Acting as the technical expert for SQL Server environments across the business.
Monitoring database performance and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
Optimising T-SQL code, database design, indexing strategies, and query performance.
Supporting Azure SQL and Azure Managed Instance environments.
Developing automation to simplify administration, patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
Managing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to ensure business continuity.
Investigating and resolving database-related incidents and performance issues.Implementing and maintaining database security best practices.
Producing and maintaining technical documentation, runbooks, and support procedures.
Working closely with developers and wider technology teams to support deployments and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Database Administrator, Database Engineer, Database Reliability Engineer, or similar role.
Strong SQL Server expertise, ideally across versions 2012 onwards.
Advanced T-SQL skills with a strong focus on performance tuning and optimisation.
Experience supporting Azure SQL and Azure Managed Instance environments.
Strong understanding of database monitoring, availability, backup, and recovery strategies.
Experience working within ITIL or ITSM-driven environments.
Passion for emerging technologies and continuous improvement.

Desirable Experience