SQL DBA (AWS)

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced SQL DBA (AWS) for an initial 8-month hybrid contract. You will play a critical role in managing SQL Server databases within AWS, ensuring high performance and security while collaborating with development and infrastructure teams. This position requires strong expertise in SQL Server 2016+ and AWS services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server 2016+.
• Familiarity with AWS SQL Services (RDS).

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases in AWS.
• Perform database administration, tuning, and optimization.
• Ensure compliance and security of databases.

Skills

Database administration

Performance tuning and optimization

Database security

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

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)