Senior SQL DBA

Get Hired; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A Microsoft partnered managed service provider is seeking an experienced SQL Server DBA to join their team in the UK. This remote role offers an opportunity to work with renowned clients, ensuring effective resolution of SQL Server requirements. You'll be part of a team focused on professional training and development, with funded Microsoft certifications available. Responsibilities include SQL Server management and Azure Cloud support. Benefits include up to £65,000 salary, 25 days annual leave, and additional leave options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave with buy/sell options

Additional leave for birthdays and volunteering

Funded training and professional certifications

Quarterly team training sessions

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.

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.

Skills

SQL Server DBA experience

Azure Cloud support

Database maintenance operations

High availability setups

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

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 are going through a period of significant growth and are 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 are 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.

Apply

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.