Senior SQL DBA

Tenth Revolution Group; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A managed service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior SQL DBA to join their growing team. In this fully remote role, you will support SQL Server installations, configurations, and performance tuning while working on high availability and disaster recovery environments. This position offers a salary of up to £65,000 along with various benefits, including funded certifications and additional leave for special occasions. Join a dedicated team and enhance your skills through ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Fully remote working

25 days annual leave with buy/sell options

Additional leave for birthdays and volunteering

Funded training and professional certifications

Quarterly team training sessions and get-togethers

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a SQL Server DBA.
• Strong understanding of database maintenance operations.
• Experience with SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery setups.
• Experience supporting Azure SQL databases, VMs, and managed instances.
• Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support with SQL Server installations, configurations, upgrades, migrations, backups, and restores.
• Work on installing, configuring, and supporting High Availability and Disaster Recovery environments.
• Complete performance tuning tasks.
• Provide Azure Cloud support with clients' Azure SQL Databases, Azure VMs, and Managed Instances.

Skills

SQL Server DBA experience

Database maintenance operations

SQL Server high availability

Azure SQL Database support

Strong communication skills

Job description

Senior SQL DBA

Remote - Up to £65,000

I am working with a Microsoft partnered managed service provider who are looking for an experienced SQL Server DBA to join their team. The organisation is going through a period of significant growth and is working with a number of highly renowned clients to support them with their SQL Server requirements. You will work collaboratively with a team of like-minded DBAs with the goal to effectively resolve all client needs within a timely manner.

This organisation is focused on the training and development of each member of the team. You will be given the opportunity to complete funded Microsoft certifications and training courses that can help develop your skill set further. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated, specialist team with the opportunity to work on interesting projects and further develop your skills.

Responsibilities

• Support with SQL Server installations, configurations, upgrades, migrations, backups and restores.
• Work on installing, configuring and supporting High Availability and Disaster Recovery environments.
• Complete performance tuning tasks.
• Provide Azure Cloud support with clients Azure SQL Databases, Azure VM's and Azure Managed Instances.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a SQL Server DBA.
• Strong understanding of database maintenance operations.
• Experience with SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery setups.
• Experience working within an Azure cloud setup supporting Azure SQL databases, VMs and managed instances.
• Strong communication skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Package / Role Details

• Salary up to £65,000.
• Fully remote working from anywhere in the UK.
• 25 days annual leave with buy / sell options.
• Additional leave for birthdays, volunteering, and long service.
• Funded training and professional certifications.
• Quarterly team training sessions and get‑togethers.

This is just a brief overview of the role. For full details, simply apply with your CV and I’ll be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.