Remote SQL DBA & Technical Consultant

Express Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Mid-Level SQL Technical Consultant to perform key DBA activities and manage client engagements. The ideal candidate will have experience with SQL server platforms, SQL Azure, and cloud migration. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum, remote working options, and opportunities for career progression. Candidates must be willing to participate in on-call duties every 1 in 4 weeks.

Benefits

Generous holiday package

Sponsored training

Out of hours overtime pay

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable DBA experience across SQL server platforms.
• Experience with SQL Azure and Azure administration essential.
• Confident user of Linux and Windows based servers.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist DBA support across all SQL server database platforms.
• Manage SQL customer databases in compliance with architectural standards.
• Support 24/7 on call team via rota (every 1 in 4 weeks).

Skills

DBA experience across SSIS

SQL Azure knowledge

Migration SQL experience

Linux and Windows servers

Root cause analysis

Performance tuning

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Flexible with out of hours working

Agile environment experience

Job description

Overview

Express Recruitment are proud to be representing one of the East Midlands’ most reputable and fastest growing tech providers. Our client requires a Mid-Level SQL Technical Consultant to perform key DBA activities and manage various client engagements.

Salary and Benefits

Salary up to £55,000 per annum D.O.E. plus Callout Rota Pay. Some remote working available with willingness to travel to the East Midlands based office on rare occasions. Generous holiday package, sponsored training, out of hours overtime pay and progression opportunities.

Please note this role requires the successful candidate to work on out of hours call out rota every 1 in 4 weeks as per 24/7 support rota (running Friday PM to following Friday AM). Additional payment made plus additional payment for actions taken during on call shifts.

Please note, due to the sensitive nature of some of their current clients, the successful candidate must be eligible for Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist DBA support across all SQL server database platforms
• Carry out DBA tasks such as new installations, upgrades and troubleshooting on SQL databases
• Manage SQL customers database in line with architectural standards
• Carry out patching of the system based on latest installed database versions
• Assist Senior team in coaching and mentoring Junior SQL DBA’s and set up workloads
• Escalate urgent customer queries to Senior SQL Technical Consultants
• Create accurate technical documentation for internal and external use
• Support 24/7 on call team via rota (every 1 in 4 weeks)

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable DBA experience across SSIS, SSRS, MS-SQL, MySQL and T-SQL servers
• Demonstrable knowledge with SQL Azure and Azure administration essential
• Experienced in migration SQL from on premise to cloud
• Confident user of Linux and Windows based servers
• Confident working on upgrades, installations and root cause analysis activities
• Proven knowledge in performance tuning
• Proven stakeholder management experience on all senior levels
• ITIL Foundation Trained desirable
• Excellent communication skills on all senior levels
• Flexible with out of hours working when required
• Experience working in an Agile environment

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Full Time, Monday – Friday

Salary: c£55,000 per annum D.O.E + Callout Rota Pay

Location: Remote

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency