SQL DBA (AWS)

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a SQL DBA (AWS) for an 8-month hybrid contract. You will manage SQL Server databases in a cloud environment, ensuring performance, security, and compliance. The role involves strong collaboration with development and infrastructure teams, offering an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills in a critical environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server 2016+.
• Experience with RDS AWS SQL Server is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases in AWS environment.
• Ensure database security and compliance with industry standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues efficiently.

Skills

Database administration

Performance tuning

SQL Server

AWS

Troubleshooting

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)