Senior Database Administrator

Spectrum IT Recruitment; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Database Administrator to manage SQL Server databases in Southampton. The role offers hybrid working, with only 2 days required onsite. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience with SQL Server management and strong T-SQL skills. The position includes competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for career growth within a world-class tech firm.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Career development

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience managing SQL Server databases.
• Strong T-SQL programming skills required.
• Experience with backup and recovery procedures expected.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server databases.
• Optimize database performance and manage security measures.
• Collaborate with teams to solve complex challenges.

Skills

SQL Server management

T-SQL programming

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Tools

SSAS

SSRS

SSIS

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

Senior Database Administrator. Hybrid working: Only 2 days per week onsite in Southampton. Salary: £62,000 + bonus. Benefits: Pension, healthcare, career development. Career growth: Genuine opportunities to progress within a world-class tech company.

Are you an experienced SQL Server expert looking for your next big challenge? Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Senior DBA, working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment.

What you'll be doing

• Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases in a 24/7 environment
• Optimise database and application performance
• Manage backup and recovery policies and procedures
• Implement robust database security measures
• Create, maintain, and monitor SQL scripts and processes
• Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to solve complex challenges

What we're looking for

• 5+ years' experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases
• Strong T-SQL programming skills
• Experience with database replication and Availability Groups
• Proven problem-solving ability and a track record of meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration

Desirable skills (not essential, but a big plus)

• SSAS, SSRS, SSIS
• Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, SNS
• AWS or Azure database management

How to apply

If you're ready to join a company that challenges limits, delivers excellence, and offers a truly rewarding career path, we want to hear from you. If you have the skills required then please send your CV to Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.