Senior Database Engineer - SQL Server

Spectrum IT Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A global tech leader in the UK is seeking a Senior Cloud Database Engineer with expertise in SQL Server. You will manage mission-critical databases, optimise performance, and implement security measures in a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and strong T-SQL skills. This role offers competitive salary and genuine career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Career development

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in SQL Server database management.
• Strong T-SQL programming skills.
• Experience with database replication and Availability Groups.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases.
• Optimise database and application performance.
• Implement database security measures.

Skills

SQL Server management

T-SQL programming

Problem-solving

Cross-team communication

Tools

SSAS

SSRS

SSIS

AWS

Azure

Job description

Senior Cloud Database Engineer - SQL Server

• Salary: 62,000 + bonus
• Benefits: Pension, healthcare, career development
• Hybrid working: Only 2 days per week onsite in Southampton
• 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 Cloud Database Engineer, 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

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.

Hit apply to upload your CV.

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