Junior SQL Server DBA – Hybrid UK, Growth & Impact

Prosource.It

Aberdeen City

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 96,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

prosource.it is seeking a hands-on Database Administrator to support and optimise a large enterprise SQL Server estate. You will investigate issues, maintain secure, high-performing environments and contribute to ongoing improvements with cross-functional teams.

The role involves on-site attendance in Aberdeen or London with flexible on-site options. You'll work across BAU operations and continuous improvement, ensuring reliability and scalable database performance.

Qualifications

Practical experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments.
Strong SQL and T-SQL knowledge.
Good understanding of core database administration principles.
Experience with database backup, restore and recovery processes.
SQL Server performance troubleshooting experience.
Understanding of database security, user management and permissions.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Good communication and documentation skills.
Experience working within structured operational processes including incidents, changes and service requests.

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.
Perform backup, restore and recovery activities.
Support database patching, upgrades and routine maintenance.
Troubleshoot SQL performance issues, including long-running queries, blocking and resource utilisation.
Manage database security, user access and permissions.
Assist with database deployments and environment changes.
Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures and support records.
Identify opportunities to improve and automate repetitive DBA activities.
Collaborate with application, infrastructure and data teams to resolve technical issues.
Escalate complex issues appropriately while contributing to their resolution.