SQL Database Administrator

Telefónica Tech; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SQL Server Administrator to manage and optimize their SQL Estate. This role involves ensuring service availability, overseeing database backups, and enhancing performance through effective troubleshooting and monitoring. The ideal candidate will possess strong SQL Server knowledge and project management experience, thriving in a dynamic environment while building relationships with stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and collaboration, making a significant impact on digital transformation across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL Server knowledge, particularly SQL Server 2008 and above.
• Experience in project management and leading multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage SQL Estate and ensure service availability for SQL Services.
• Responsible for database backups and restorations per contractual requirements.

Skills

SQL Server Administration

Troubleshooting

Stored Procedures

Query Tuning

Project Management

Communication Skills

Windows Server Technologies

Backup Technologies

Incident Management

Networking Concepts

Job description

Company Description

Telefónica Tech (part of the Telefónica Group) is a leading NextGen Tech solutions provider with a highly diversified team of over 6,000 exceptionally skilled employees and +60 nationalities. At Telefónica Tech, we believe that technology can do great things: from extracting all the value of data to make the best business decisions, to ensuring the resilience of every organization to build a more sustainable future. We serve more than 5.5 million customers every day in over 175 countries, with a global ecosystem of market-leading partners. We are a global business with local strategic hubs in Spain, Brazil, the UK, and Germany.

In the UK and Ireland, Telefónica Tech UK&I has over 1,000 professionals helping leading brands and organizations across the public sector, financial services and insurance, retail, manufacturing, and commercial markets to unlock the power of integrated technology for all. We bring together in one place a unique combination of the best people, with the best tech and the best platforms. All in a simplified manner, to make a real difference to every business, every day. The Telefónica Tech UK&I hub has an end-to-end portfolio of market-leading services and develops integrated technology solutions to accelerate digital transformation through Cloud, Data & AI, Enterprise Applications, Workplace Services, and Cyber Security & Networking.

Job Description

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible as part of a team for day-to-day management of the SQL Estate, including ensuring service availability for all SQL Services, fully operational Failover Clusters, and Availability.
2. Responsible for database backups and restorations in line with contractual requirements.
3. Follow policies, standards, procedures, and rules to administer the database environment.
4. Manage SQL Monitoring, DB Performance, and Stability to minimize database downtime.
5. Build SQL Servers and Services according to end users' information needs.
6. Test and administer database security procedures and recovery procedures.
7. Liaise directly with customers to resolve issues promptly.
8. Be prepared to undertake additional duties resulting from changing circumstances, without altering the overall responsibilities of the role.
9. Note that this job description is subject to review as new demands and best practices are considered and implemented.

Qualifications

Skills and qualities required:

• Excellent SQL Server knowledge regarding administration and troubleshooting within an enterprise environment – SQL Server 2008 and above.
• Strong skills in stored procedures, replication, and query tuning.
• Experience leading projects, managing multiple projects, priorities, and resources simultaneously.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, comfortable engaging with management, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to work in a complex, competitive, and evolving environment.
• Ability to build effective relationships quickly with relevant business functions and stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of Windows Server technologies (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Windows Server 2008+).
• Knowledge of backup technologies.
• Understanding of incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts (routing, firewall dependencies).

Additional Information

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We don’t believe hiring is a tick box exercise. If you feel you don’t match the job description 100% but would still be a great fit, please get in touch.