SQL Database Administrator — Azure, HA & Performance

System Recruitment Specialists; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Exposure to cloud technologies

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Microsoft SQL Database Administrator to manage a complex SQL Server environment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience with SQL Server, strong T-SQL skills, and familiarity with high availability solutions. You will be responsible for database administration, performance optimisations, and ensuring security compliance. Join a collaborative team with a focus on cloud technologies and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2019+ preferred).
• Strong T-SQL skills, query optimisation, and index management.
• Experience with HA/DR solutions (AlwaysOn, clustering, log shipping).
• Familiarity with performance monitoring tools (SQL Profiler, Extended Events, DMVs).
• Exposure to Azure SQL Managed Instance highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server instances.
• Manage and maintain a large-scale SQL Server environment across multiple platforms.
• Implement robust backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Tune queries and stored procedures for maximum efficiency.
• Design and maintain indexing strategies.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

T-SQL

Query optimisation

Performance tuning

Azure SQL Managed Instance

PowerShell

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Microsoft certifications (MCSA, MCSE)

Tools

SQL Profiler

SSRS

SSIS

SQL Server Agent

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Microsoft SQL Database Administrator to manage a complex SQL Server environment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience with SQL Server, strong T-SQL skills, and familiarity with high availability solutions. You will be responsible for database administration, performance optimisations, and ensuring security compliance. Join a collaborative team with a focus on cloud technologies and professional development opportunities.