SQL DBA (AWS)

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

Job summary

A leading IT company seeks a SQL DBA (AWS) for an 8-month contract. The ideal candidate will manage SQL Server databases in an AWS environment, ensuring security, performance, and compliance while working closely with development teams. This hybrid role offers flexibility with 3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA.
• Familiarity with SQL in AWS cloud environment.
• Experience working in an ITIL-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize SQL Server databases in AWS cloud.
• Perform backups, disaster recovery, and ensure high availability.
• Ensure database security and compliance.

Skills

Database administration

Performance tuning

SQL Server

AWS

Problem-solving

Communication skills

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)