SQL Database Administrator

Pertemps Leicester; Meriden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced SQL Database Administrator to manage their SQL Server environment and Azure SQL Data Warehouse. This role involves administering databases, supporting Azure PaaS solutions, and ensuring database performance and security. Ideal candidates will have strong SQL Server and Azure experience, with a collaborative spirit in a busy IT environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a SQL Database Administrator.
• Strong experience with Azure SQL Data Warehouse and ETL/data pipelines.
• Proficiency in Database Access Management.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Support Azure PaaS databases, including Azure SQL and Managed Instances.
• Manage backups, restores, and recovery models.

Skills

SQL Server Administration

Performance Tuning & Optimisation

Azure SQL Data Warehouse

Database Security Patch Management

SQL data migration

Scripting (SQLCMD, PowerShell)

Troubleshooting

Job description

SQL Database Administrator

Meriden, West Midlands

Permanent

Up to £50,000 pa (depending on experience)

Full Time Hours, Monday to Friday, office based role

Benefits of the SQL Database Administrator role

33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension scheme and free on-site parking.

Are you an experienced SQL Database Administrator looking for a varied and challenging role within a supportive team?

Pertemps, is the UK's largest independent recruitment agency, who are looking for a skilled SQL Database Administrator to manage our SQL Server environment and Azure SQL Data Warehouse. This is a fantastic opportunity for a SQL Database Administrator who enjoys tackling complex database challenges and improving performance and efficiency.

What you'll be doing:

• Administering, monitoring, and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server databases as a SQL Database Administrator
• Supporting Azure PaaS databases, including Azure SQL and Managed Instances
• Managing backups, restores, and recovery models
• Implementing and maintaining High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions
• Troubleshooting database connection issues, including server firewall, proxy, and networking challenges
• Performing performance tuning and optimisation (PTO) to keep systems running at their best
• Advising, rearchitecting, and tuning existing databases for improved performance and cost savings
• Managing Database Access and Security Patch Management
• Migrating SQL data from on-premises SQL Server to Azure SQL using Data Migration tools
• Developing and maintaining scripts using SQLCMD and PowerShell

What we're looking for:

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• Previous experience as a SQL Database Administrator
• Experience with Database Server Security Patch Management
• Strong experience with Azure SQL Data Warehouse and ETL/data pipelines (ADF)
• Proficiency in Database Access Management
• Expertise in SQL Server Administration, Performance Tuning & Optimisation
• Experience with backups, restores, and recovery models
• Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions
• Ability to support Azure PaaS databases (Azure SQL, Managed Instances)
• SQL data migration experience
• Strong troubleshooting skills and networking understanding
• Scripting experience using SQLCMD and PowerShell
• It would be an advantage if you have SQL certifications, experience with PostgreSQL or MongoDB, and have previously worked with Azure SQL Data Warehouse.

If you're a SQL Database Administrator who enjoys working in a busy, collaborative IT environment and wants to make a real impact on database performance, we'd love to hear from you – please apply today