SQL DBA (AWS)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is searching for a SQL DBA specializing in AWS for an initial 8-month contract. This hybrid role involves managing SQL Server databases, ensuring high availability and security while working with development teams. Ideal candidates will have significant experience with Amazon RDS SQL Server and a strong production background.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases in AWS.
• Perform database administration and performance tuning.
• Ensure database security and compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Database administration

Performance tuning

SQL Server 2016+

AWS cloud environment

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)