SQL DBA (AWS)

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a SQL DBA (AWS) for an initial 8-month contract, responsible for managing SQL Server databases in a hybrid environment. Candidates should have proven experience with SQL Server 2016+, strong AWS knowledge, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA.
• Familiarity with SQL in AWS cloud environment.
• Strong production experience with RDS AWS SQL Server.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize SQL Server databases in AWS.
• Ensure database security and compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues.

Skills

Database administration

Performance tuning

SQL Server 2016+

AWS RDS

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)