SQL Database Admin

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Manchester; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis - ManpowerGroup in Manchester is seeking a SQL Database Administrator for a contract role. You will manage both Azure and on-prem SQL Server and MySQL environments across production, UAT and development, ensuring performance, availability and security.

Key duties include tuning, backups, clustering and upgrades, with mentoring of junior DBAs and collaboration across ITIL processes. This is a fully onsite position in Manchester.

Qualifications

• MS SQL Server 2016 onwards experience and expertise required.
• Proficient in T-SQL, stored procedures and triggers.
• Experience with Azure VM, Windows Server and Azure DevOps.
• SSIS package development, maintenance and deployment.
• Power BI report server knowledge and SSL certificate handling.
• Basic familiarity with SCOM and/or Azure Monitor.
• Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITIL system.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain MS SQL and MySQL databases, including clustering, replication, backups and tuning.
• Provide third-line support and resolve incidents via ITSM systems.
• Perform planned releases, patching and upgrades across environments.
• Monitor and optimise database performance including space management and alerts.
• Mentor junior DBAs and share knowledge across the team.

Skills

MS SQL Server

T-SQL

Stored procedures

Triggers

AzureVMs

Windows Server

Azure DevOps

Power BI

Azure Monitor

SCOM

ServiceNow

Powershell

Education

Azure Database Administrator Associate

ITIL Foundation

Tools

SSIS

Azure DevOps

Power BI

Azure Monitor

ServiceNow

Powershell

Job description

Role Title: SQL Database Admin

Duration: contract to run until 15/01/2027

Location: Manchester, Fully onsite 5 days per week

Clearance required: Active SC Clearance is desired

Role purpose / summary

The SQL DBA will act as a subject matter expert for Azure and on-prem Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments. The role supports enterprise-level database operations across production, UAT, and development environments, ensuring performance, availability, and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain MS SQL and MySQL databases, including clustering, replication, backups, and performance tuning.
• Provide third-line support and resolve incidents via call management systems.
• Perform planned releases, patching, and upgrades across environments.
• Monitor and optimise database performance, including space management and alert log checks.
• Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.

Skills and Experience Required

• Well versed in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 onwards)
• Significant experience with T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers
• Experience with Azure VM's, Windows Server and Azure DevOps
• SSIS - experience in creating, maintaining and deploying packages through SQL Server Integration Services
• Power BI - knowledge of Power BI report server, and an ability to troubleshoot issues around access and performance issues, perform upgrades and install SSL certificates
• Basic working knowledge of SCOM and/or Azure Monitor
• Experience working with ServiceNow or a similar ITIL system

Nice to have: Powershell

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification (preferred).

ITIL Foundation certification (preferred).

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!