SQL DBA

Experis; Ringway; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking a SQL DBA Lead to manage enterprise MS SQL and MySQL databases, focusing on performance, security, and high availability across production, UAT, and development environments. The role is based in Manchester and is fully on-site within a secure room.

The candidate will mentor junior DBAs, perform releases and upgrades, and collaborate with ITIL processes and monitoring tools to ensure optimal database operations.

Qualifications

• MS SQL Server (2016 onwards) expertise and enterprise DB operations.
• Experience with Azure VM's, Windows Server and Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain MS SQL and MySQL databases, including clustering, replication, backups, and performance tuning.
• Provide third-line support and resolve incidents via call management systems.
• Perform planned releases, patching, and upgrades across environments.
• Monitor and optimise database performance, including space management and alert log checks.
• Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.

Skills

MS SQL Server

T-SQL

Stored procedures

Triggers

Azure VM's

Windows Server

Azure DevOps

SSIS

Power BI

Azure Monitor

ITIL knowledge

PowerShell

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

ITIL Foundation certification

Tools

SSIS

ServiceNow

Power BI Report Server

Job description

SQL DBA Lead

Rate: Open to market rate based on experience

Clearance required: BPSS + SC equivalent account specific vetting requirements

Interview process: Tech IV

Location: Manchester fully on site

Job Description

The SQL DBA will act as a subject matter expert for Azure and on-prem Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments. The role supports enterprise-level database operations across production, UAT, and development environments, ensuring performance, availability, and security.

This role will be based full time in the Manchester secure room.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain MS SQL and MySQL databases, including clustering, replication, backups, and performance tuning.
• Provide third-line support and resolve incidents via call management systems.
• Perform planned releases, patching, and upgrades across environments.
• Monitor and optimise database performance, including space management and alert log checks.
• Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.

Skills and Experience Required

• Well versed in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 onwards)
• Significant experience with T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers
• Experience with Azure VM's, Windows Server and Azure DevOps
• SSIS - experience in creating, maintaining and deploying packages through SQL Server Integration Services
• Power BI - knowledge of Power BI report server, and an ability to troubleshoot issues around access and performance issues, perform upgrades and install SSL certificates
• Basic working knowledge of SCOM and/or Azure Monitor
• Experience working with ServiceNow or a similar ITIL system
• Nice to have: PowershellQualifications

Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification (preferred).
• ITIL Foundation certification (preferred).

'This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.'