Hybrid SQL Server DBA — 6 Month Contract (Edinburgh)

Meraki Talent; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 83,025 - 101,475; Full time

Job summary

Meraki Talent is seeking a SQL Server DBA for a 6 month contract in Edinburgh City Centre. This role focuses on performance, availability, and security of SQL Server environments, while supporting ongoing operations and project work.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments, with a focus on performance tuning and familiarity with HA/DR technologies. This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days onsite each week.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments.
• Proven performance tuning capabilities regarding indexes and execution plans.
• Solid understanding of HA/DR technologies such as Always On AGs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure performance, availability, and security of SQL Server environments.
• Support ongoing operations and project work.
• Operate independently to handle complex issues.

Skills

Significant hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA

Proven experience with performance tuning

Solid knowledge of HA/DR technologies

Strong T-SQL skills

Experience with backup and recovery strategies

Understanding of Windows Server and storage concepts

Familiarity with Azure concepts

PowerShell / Terraform scripting for DBA automation

Familiarity with monitoring tools

Experience in regulated environments

Exposure to DevOps / CI-CD practices

Experience of Fabric and Azure Data Factory

Job description

Meraki Talent is seeking a SQL Server DBA for a 6 month contract in Edinburgh City Centre. This role focuses on performance, availability, and security of SQL Server environments, while supporting ongoing operations and project work.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments, with a focus on performance tuning and familiarity with HA/DR technologies. This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days onsite each week.