Junior SQL Server DBA - Hybrid Contract (Aberdeen/London)

Prosource.it; Aberdeen City; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosource.it is seeking a hands-on Database Administrator to maintain and optimise a large enterprise SQL Server estate. The role involves troubleshooting, proactive monitoring, and collaborating with application, infrastructure and data teams.

Location-based in Aberdeen or London with regular on-site attendance preferred. Contract role offering a day rate, with flexibility for ad hoc on-site work for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases in enterprise environments.
• Proficient in backup, restore and recovery processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and maintenance of Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Monitor database health, availability, performance and capacity.
• Investigate and resolve database incidents, service requests and operational issues.
• Assist with database deployments and environment changes.
• Maintain technical documentation and support records.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure and data teams to resolve issues.

Skills

MS SQL Server

T-SQL

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting

Scripting

PowerShell

Incident management

Documentation

Tools

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Monitoring tools

Job description

Prosource.it is seeking a hands-on Database Administrator to maintain and optimise a large enterprise SQL Server estate. The role involves troubleshooting, proactive monitoring, and collaborating with application, infrastructure and data teams.

Location-based in Aberdeen or London with regular on-site attendance preferred. Contract role offering a day rate, with flexibility for ad hoc on-site work for the right candidate.