SQL DBA (AWS)

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a SQL DBA (AWS) for an 8-month hybrid contract. The role involves managing and optimizing SQL Server databases in the AWS Cloud, ensuring high availability, security, and performance of critical systems while collaborating with development and infrastructure teams. The ideal candidate should have proven experience and familiarity with SQL within the AWS environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA.
• Familiarity with SQL in AWS cloud environment is essential.
• Strong production experience with RDS AWS SQL Server.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases in an AWS Cloud environment.
• Perform database administration, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Manage backups, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions.

Skills

Database administration

Performance tuning

Optimization

SQL Server 2016+

SQL on AWS

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

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SQL DBA (AWS) required to join our client on an initial 8-month contract. You’ll be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing SQL Server databases in an AWS Cloud environment. This role is hybrid working (3 days in office). You’ll work closely with development and infrastructure teams to ensure high availability, security, and performance of critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

·Database administration, performance tuning, and optimization

·Managing backups, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions

·Ensuring database security and compliance with industry standards

·Supporting database migrations and upgrades

·Troubleshooting and resolving database issues efficiently

Requirements:

·Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA

·Strong knowledge of SQL Server 2016+

·Essential - Familiarity with working with SQL within AWS cloud environment

• looking for strong production experience with RDS AWS SQL Server

·Experience with performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization

·Experience working in an ITIL-driven environment

·Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

London (Hybrid – mix of remote & onsite)