SQL DBA (AWS)

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

Job summary

A leading company in Northampton is seeking a SQL DBA with AWS expertise for an initial 8-month hybrid contract. The role involves managing SQL Server databases, ensuring system performance, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have proven SQL Server DBA experience, specifically within AWS environments, and should be accustomed to working in ITIL-driven settings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA.
• Familiarity with SQL in AWS environment required.
• Experience with SQL Server 2016+.

Responsibilities

• Database administration, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Managing backups and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Troubleshooting and resolving database issues efficiently.

Skills

Database administration

Performance tuning

SQL optimization

AWS cloud

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)