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SQL DBA (AWS)

JR United Kingdom

Sheffield

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 60,000

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a SQL DBA specializing in AWS for an 8-month contract. This critical role involves the management and optimization of SQL Server databases in a cloud environment, ensuring high performance and security. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, combining remote flexibility with essential on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL Server 2016+.
  • Familiarity with SQL within AWS cloud environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases.
  • Ensure database security and compliance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database issues.

Skills

Database administration
Performance tuning
SQL optimization
Problem-solving
Communication

Job description

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 offers hybrid working (3 days in the office). You’ll work closely with development and infrastructure teams to ensure high availability, security, and performance of critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Database administration, performance tuning, and optimization
  2. Managing backups, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions
  3. Ensuring database security and compliance with industry standards
  4. Supporting database migrations and upgrades
  5. Troubleshooting and resolving database issues efficiently
Requirements:
  1. Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA
  2. Strong knowledge of SQL Server 2016+
  3. Essential: Familiarity with working with SQL within an AWS cloud environment, especially with RDS AWS SQL Server
  4. Experience with performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization
  5. Experience working in an ITIL-driven environment
  6. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Location:

London (Hybrid – mix of remote & onsite)

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