SQL DBA

Tenth Revolution Group; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist data services company is seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and support SQL Server environments, focusing on proactive monitoring and structured health checks. The role includes responsibilities like managing backups, patching, and working closely with customers on remediation plans. This fully remote position offers a salary up to £65,000 alongside generous benefits, aiming for long-term growth within the team.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Income protection and life insurance

5 weeks' annual leave

Paid birthday leave

Funded training and certifications

Regular team training sessions

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA.
• Strong SQL Server administration skills.
• Hands-on experience with HA/DR technologies.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support SQL Server environments.
• Manage backups, restores, patching, monitoring, and alerting.
• Perform structured database health checks.

Skills

SQL Server administration

HA/DR technologies

PowerShell scripting

Customer-facing environment experience

Tools

Azure SQL

AWS RDS / SQL on VMs

Job description

SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) - Remote - Azure - Up to £65,000 + benefits

Why this role?

This is a chance to join a specialist data services company that values technical excellence and treats DBAs as experts, not ticket‑closers. They work with a broad portfolio of customers, including well‑known household names, supporting important SQL Server environments where stability, performance and resilience really matter.

There is a strong focus on doing things properly, proactive monitoring, structured health checks, clear remediation plans rather than firefighting. If you enjoy ownership, variety, and being listened to, this is a place where DBAs tend to stay.

You'll work with

• SQL Server environments across on‑prem and cloud platforms
• High‑availability and disaster recovery solutions supporting production systems
• Multiple client platforms in a managed services environment
• Monitoring, alerting and proactive health‑check frameworks
• Engineers and stakeholders who value clear communication and practical solutions

What you'll be doing

• Administering and supporting SQL Server environments
• Managing backups, restores, patching, monitoring and alerting
• Designing and maintaining HA/DR solutionsResponding to BAU incidents, service requests and escalations
• Performing structured database health checks (reliability, security, performance)
• Supporting upgrades, migrations and planned changes
• Working closely with customers to agree and deliver remediation plans
• Contributing to documentation, standards and service improvements

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000
• Fully remote working (UK based)
• Generous pension contribution
• Income protection and life insurance
• 5 weeks' annual leave, with buy/sell options
• Paid birthday leave, volunteering days and long‑service leave
• Funded training and certifications
• Regular team training sessions and get‑togethers

Key experience

• Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA
• Strong SQL Server administration skills (Apply online only))
• Hands‑on experience with HA/DR technologies
• Solid understanding of backup, recovery and monitoring strategies
• Experience supporting Azure SQL and/or AWS RDS / SQL on VMs
• PowerShell scripting for automation
• Comfortable working in production, customer‑facing environments

Interested?

This role is interviewing now and offers long‑term progression, not just a stop‑gap DBA position. Apply now