Senior Database Administrator

Spectrum IT Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator. You will manage critical SQL Server databases, ensuring optimal performance and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role offers competitive salary, hybrid working with only 2 days on-site, and benefits such as pension and healthcare.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Career development

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases.
• Experience with database replication and Availability Groups.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain SQL Server databases.
• Manage backup and recovery procedures.
• Implement robust database security measures.

Skills

T-SQL programming skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Tools

SQL Server

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

• 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

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 (url removed)

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.