Senior SQL Server DBA

Logic recruiting; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior SQL Server DBA to manage critical data infrastructure for major UK brands. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative team focused on delivering high-performance database solutions. Candidates should have deep expertise in SQL Server administration, strong skills in T-SQL, and PowerShell scripting. Benefits include a 10% pension contribution, generous leave options, and development opportunities.

Benefits

10% Company Pension Contribution

26 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Paid training & tech meetups

Life Insurance & Income Protection

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in SQL Server Infrastructure & Administration.
• Strong experience with HA/DR solutions (Availability Groups, Clustering).
• Proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting.
• Knowledge of Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and migration strategies.

Responsibilities

• Administer, secure, and upgrade SQL Server environments.
• Expert-level tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Implement and manage Always On, Clustering, and Log Shipping.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to client teams.
• Utilize PowerShell and T-SQL to refine processes.
• Participate in a shared 24/7 on-call rota.

Skills

SQL Server Infrastructure & Administration

T-SQL

PowerShell scripting

High Availability/Disaster Recovery solutions

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

Tools

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

Role Overview

Senior SQL Server DBA

Location: 100% Remote (Must be UK based)

Salary: DOE + Excellent Benefits (inc. 10% Pension)

The role: We are looking for an experienced Senior SQL Server DBA to manage mission‑critical data infrastructure for major UK brands. This is a fully remote opportunity to join a collaborative technical team, delivering high‑performance database solutions across diverse client environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Core DBA: Administer, secure, and upgrade SQL Server environments.
• Performance: Expert‑level tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• High Availability: Implement and manage Always On, Clustering, and Log Shipping.
• Strategy: Provide technical leadership and guidance to client teams.
• Automation: Utilize PowerShell and T‑SQL to refine processes.
• Support: Participate in a shared 24/7 on‑call rota.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in SQL Server Infrastructure & Administration.
• Strong experience with HA/DR solutions (Availability Groups, Clustering).
• Proficiency in T‑SQL and PowerShell scripting.
• Knowledge of Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and migration strategies.
• Bonus: Experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL.

Benefits

• Pension: 10% Company Contribution.
• Leave: 26 Days + Bank Holidays + Buy/Sell Options + Birthday Off.
• Development: Paid training & tech meetups.
• Security: Life Insurance & Income Protection.