SQL DBA

Picture More Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services organisation in Chelmsford is hiring an SQL DBA to enhance database reliability and performance. This role involves designing robust database solutions, ensuring security, and troubleshooting complex issues, leveraging skills in Microsoft SQL Server and Azure technologies. The right candidate will contribute to critical database architecture and work within a supportive team focused on collaboration and knowledge sharing. Apply to influence database systems in both on-prem and cloud environments.

Benefits

Salary - £60,000 - £65,000

Modern Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL technologies

Supportive team culture

Clear development pathways

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server (On-Prem), Azure SQL VM, Azure Managed Instance and Azure SQL Database.
• Deep understanding of performance tuning, scaling, security and cost optimisation.
• Experience with T-SQL, stored procedures, functions and custom integrations.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the reliability, security and efficiency of key databases and applications.
• Designing and implementing database solutions and integrations.
• Troubleshooting performance issues using tools such as Query Store and Extended Events.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

Azure SQL technologies

T-SQL

Performance tuning

Problem-solving

Tools

Power BI

Azure Data Factory

Job description

Overview

SQL DBA Are you a SQL Server specialist who enjoys solving complex performance issues and building robust, secure database environments?

We are supporting a leading professional services organisation as they hire an SQL DBA to join their growing team. This role focuses on keeping business-critical systems reliable, secure and high performing while supporting colleagues across the wider firm.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary - £60,000 - £65,000
• Opportunities to work with modern Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL technologies
• A SQL DBA role with genuine impact on system stability, performance and data integrity
• Supportive team culture with strong emphasis on collaboration and knowledge-sharing
• Exposure to enterprise-level systems and database architecture
• Clear development pathways in both on-prem and cloud data technologies

What you will be doing

• Ensuring the reliability, security and efficiency of key databases and applications
• Designing and implementing database solutions and integrations
• Developing database-level interfaces, data extracts and bespoke solutions
• Contributing to backup and disaster recovery strategy
• Troubleshooting performance issues using tools such as Query Store and Extended Events
• Managing incidents, requests and third-line support escalations
• Working closely with external suppliers and application vendors
• Supporting data analytics and reporting teams with ETL and transformation work
• Testing application upgrades and documenting processes for wider teams

What you’ll bring

• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server (On-Prem), Azure SQL VM, Azure Managed Instance and Azure SQL Database
• Deep understanding of performance tuning, scaling, security and cost optimisation
• Experience with T-SQL, stored procedures, functions and custom integrations
• Hands-on experience with backups, integrity checks and index maintenance
• Familiarity with blocking, caching and wait statistics
• Experience with Extended Events and Query Store
• Bonus: exposure to Power BI datasets, Azure Data Factory and Microsoft Fabric
• Clear communicator and problem solver with a calm, collaborative approach

If you're looking for a role where you can influence database architecture, improve system performance, and work across both on-prem and cloud technologies, this could be the perfect next step. Apply today for a confidential chat!

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.