SQL DBA (AWS)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a SQL DBA (AWS) for an initial 8-month hybrid contract role in Edinburgh. You will be responsible for managing and optimizing SQL Server databases within AWS, and ensuring high availability and security of critical systems. This opportunity includes collaboration with development and infrastructure teams to enhance database performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server 2016+.
• Familiarity with SQL in AWS cloud environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases.
• Handle backups, disaster recovery, and high availability.
• Ensure database security and compliance.

Skills

Database administration

Performance tuning

Query optimization

AWS SQL 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)