SQL Administrator - Backup, Performance & DR Specialist

Es Field Delivery Uk Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal pension plan

Private medical cover

Life insurance

Flexible holiday

Job summary

A leading delivery company in the UK is seeking an experienced SQL Administrator to join its Infrastructure and Tools Team. The role involves troubleshooting SQL managed service issues, performing database administration, and maintaining core DBA activities. Candidates should have expertise in SQL Server and strong knowledge of performance tuning. This position offers an excellent benefits package including flexible holiday and private medical cover, providing great opportunities for personal development and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing database maintenance plans and backup schedules.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to collaborate with IT support teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration and maintenance covering core DBA activities.
• Test the integrity of backups for disaster recovery plans.
• Manage SQL development tasks including writing and troubleshooting SQL Code.

Skills

Database Administration in SQL Server versions 2005 to 2016

Troubleshooting database integrity issues

Performance Tuning and Query Optimization

SQL Development

Strong knowledge of Windows Domain Infrastructure

Ability to detect and troubleshoot resource contention

Tools

SQL Profiler

Performance Monitor

Job description

A leading delivery company in the UK is seeking an experienced SQL Administrator to join its Infrastructure and Tools Team. The role involves troubleshooting SQL managed service issues, performing database administration, and maintaining core DBA activities. Candidates should have expertise in SQL Server and strong knowledge of performance tuning. This position offers an excellent benefits package including flexible holiday and private medical cover, providing great opportunities for personal development and growth.