SQL DBA

Picture More Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A major professional services organisation is seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to join their specialist team. The role involves administering and optimising SQL Server databases, delivering performance tuning, and managing HA/DR processes. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000 along with a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Ideal candidates will possess strong SQL Server experience and an ability to troubleshoot effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial SQL Server experience with recent versions.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimise SQL Server databases across on-prem and Azure.
• Deliver performance tuning and query optimisation.
• Manage HA / DR including AlwaysOn AGs and backups.
• Monitor capacity, security, and database integrity.
• Provide 3rd-line support for major incidents.

Skills

SQL Server experience

Performance tuning

Query optimisation

Troubleshooting

Job description

Overview

SQL Database Administrator

Location: Manchester / Birmingham / Sheffield / Chelmsford (Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days WFH)

Salary: Up to £65,000 + benefits

Sector: Professional Services / Legal IT

Type: Permanent

What’s on offer: Salary up to £65,000

Hybrid working: 3 days in office / 2 days WFH

The opportunity

We are working with a major professional services organisation seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to join a specialist team supporting large, business-critical SQL Server and Azure SQL platforms. This is a hands-on position where you’ll play a key role in maintaining performance, stability, and resilience across the firm’s core applications.

The role

• Administer and optimise SQL Server databases (2014–2022) across on-prem and Azure.
• Deliver performance tuning, query optimisation and advanced troubleshooting.
• Manage HA / DR including AlwaysOn AGs, clustering, backups, and failover.
• Monitor capacity, patching, security, and database integrity.
• Support application upgrades, releases, and T-SQL-driven integrations.
• Provide 3rd-line support for major incidents.
• Produce documentation, runbooks, and operational best practice.
• Work closely with developers, infrastructure, and external vendors.

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Strong commercial SQL Server experience with recent versions.