Lead SQL DBA – Azure & On-Prem (Manchester Onsite)

Experis; Ringway; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking a SQL DBA Lead to manage enterprise MS SQL and MySQL databases, focusing on performance, security, and high availability across production, UAT, and development environments. The role is based in Manchester and is fully on-site within a secure room.

The candidate will mentor junior DBAs, perform releases and upgrades, and collaborate with ITIL processes and monitoring tools to ensure optimal database operations.

Qualifications

• MS SQL Server (2016 onwards) expertise and enterprise DB operations.
• Experience with Azure VM's, Windows Server and Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain MS SQL and MySQL databases, including clustering, replication, backups, and performance tuning.
• Provide third-line support and resolve incidents via call management systems.
• Perform planned releases, patching, and upgrades across environments.
• Monitor and optimise database performance, including space management and alert log checks.
• Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.

Skills

MS SQL Server

T-SQL

Stored procedures

Triggers

Azure VM's

Windows Server

Azure DevOps

SSIS

Power BI

Azure Monitor

ITIL knowledge

PowerShell

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

ITIL Foundation certification

Tools

SSIS

ServiceNow

Power BI Report Server

Job description

Experis is seeking a SQL DBA Lead to manage enterprise MS SQL and MySQL databases, focusing on performance, security, and high availability across production, UAT, and development environments. The role is based in Manchester and is fully on-site within a secure room.

The candidate will mentor junior DBAs, perform releases and upgrades, and collaborate with ITIL processes and monitoring tools to ensure optimal database operations.