SQL Database Administrator

Cloud People; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a sharp, dependable SQL Database Administrator for a 3-month contract in Leicester. The role involves maintaining SQL Server environments, ensuring security compliance, and automating tasks. Ideal candidates are proactive problem-solvers who can gracefully manage large, complex database systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with SQL Server (2016+).
• Experience in regulated environments (finance, healthcare).
• Familiarity with Azure SQL Database and hybrid cloud migrations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support SQL Server environments.
• Performance tuning and optimization of SQL queries.
• Manage database security, access, and permissions.

Skills

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery strategies

Automation with PowerShell

Monitoring database health

Security and compliance management

Communication

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Cloud People

We’re looking for a sharp, dependable SQL Database Administrator to jump into a fast-moving environment and help keep our data estate ticking over smoothly. This is a 3-month contract, outside IR35, with 3 days per week onsite in Leicester – perfect for a seasoned DBA who likes being hands-on and close to the action.

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintaining and supporting SQL Server on-prem environments (2016+)
• Owning backup and recovery strategies, maintenance plans, and DR procedures
• Performance tuning and optimisation – indexing, query analysis, execution plans
• Monitoring database health and resolving incidents before they become issues
• Managing security, access, and permissions – keeping the estate locked down and compliant
• Assisting with schema design, data modelling, and deployment support
• Automating routine tasks with PowerShell or SQL Agent jobs where possible
• Working closely with developers, infrastructure teams, and stakeholders to support wider business operations
• Azure SQL Database and hybrid/on-prem-to-cloud migration experience
• Familiarity with SSRS/SSIS or other reporting/integration tools
• Experience in regulated environments (finance, healthcare, etc.)
• Power BI exposure a nice-to-have, but not essential

What we’re looking for:

• A proactive problem-solver who doesn’t wait for things to break
• Someone confident managing large and complex environments solo
• Excellent communicator – someone who can translate DBA-speak to real business impact
• A steady hand under pressure, who knows when to escalate and when to crack on

If you're a solid DBA who likes to keep things fast, secure, and under control – and you're free for an Outside IR35 gig in Leicester – we'd love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  IT System Data Services and IT Services and IT Consulting

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