SQL DBA (AWS)

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a SQL DBA (AWS) for an initial 8-month contract. This hybrid role involves managing and optimizing SQL Server databases within an AWS Cloud environment, ensuring the performance, availability, and security of critical systems. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in SQL Server, particularly within AWS, and excellent problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA required.
• Familiarity with SQL within AWS cloud environment essential.
• Experience with performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases.
• Support database migrations and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues efficiently.

Skills

Database administration

Performance tuning

Optimization

Database security

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Experience as a SQL Server DBA

Tools

SQL Server 2016+

AWS RDS

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)