Lead Database Administrator – Hybrid (SQL Server & Azure)

Encore Capital Group; West Malling; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead Database Administrator to oversee a high-performing team while managing and optimizing their SQL Server estate. The successful candidate will lead technical projects, ensure compliance and security in a Cyber Essentials Plus environment, and stay current with new database technologies. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000 and a range of excellent benefits, including health insurance and employee discounts.

Benefits

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of Microsoft Database and Reporting technologies.
• Experience in high availability and DR features.
• Highly experienced in T-SQL and Powershell.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a high-performing team of Database Administrators.
• Manage and optimise SQL Server estate across environments.
• Deliver database components of complex projects.

Skills

SQL Server

SSIS

SSRS

Power BI

T-SQL

Powershell

High availability and DR features

Third-party backup technologies

Monitoring tools

Job description

A leading financial services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead Database Administrator to oversee a high-performing team while managing and optimizing their SQL Server estate. The successful candidate will lead technical projects, ensure compliance and security in a Cyber Essentials Plus environment, and stay current with new database technologies. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000 and a range of excellent benefits, including health insurance and employee discounts.