SQL DBA (AWS)

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a SQL DBA with AWS expertise for an 8-month hybrid contract. The ideal candidate will ensure the optimal performance and security of SQL Server databases within an AWS cloud environment, collaborating with development and infrastructure teams. Strong production experience with AWS RDS SQL Server is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases in AWS.
• Ensure high availability, security, and performance of critical systems.
• Support database migrations and upgrades.

Skills

Database administration

Performance tuning

SQL Server 2016+

AWS RDS SQL Server

Problem-solving

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)