Senior Database & Web Platform Engineer (Hybrid)

Applause IT Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization in Birmingham is seeking a Senior IT Database and Web Platform Engineer for a 6-month FTC. You will provide third-line support for critical database, web, and SharePoint platforms while managing Azure services. The ideal candidate has strong skills in Microsoft SQL Server and cloud services along with excellent communication abilities. This full-time position offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint, and Azure cloud services.
• Knowledge of web application infrastructure, SSO, MFA, and identity management.
• Proven experience in system architecture, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Project management skills and ability to lead on deployments and upgrades.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide third-line support for database, web, and SharePoint platforms.
• Manage SQL Server estate, SharePoint environments, and Azure cloud services.
• Deliver code releases, platform upgrades, and deployments.
• Optimise server performance and ensure systems are kept up to date.
• Lead on troubleshooting escalated technical issues and root cause analysis.
• Act as a technical lead, coaching junior team members and supporting wider business projects.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

SharePoint

Azure cloud services

Web application infrastructure

SSO

MFA

System architecture

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

A leading global organization in Birmingham is seeking a Senior IT Database and Web Platform Engineer for a 6-month FTC. You will provide third-line support for critical database, web, and SharePoint platforms while managing Azure services. The ideal candidate has strong skills in Microsoft SQL Server and cloud services along with excellent communication abilities. This full-time position offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional development.