SQL DBA (AWS)

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a SQL DBA (AWS) for an 8-month hybrid contract role. You will manage and optimize SQL Server databases within an AWS environment, collaborating with development and infrastructure teams to maintain system performance and security. Candidates must have strong experience with SQL Server and AWS tools, alongside excellent problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA required.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server 2016+ essential.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud environment is a must.

Responsibilities

• Managing, maintaining, and optimizing SQL Server databases in AWS.
• Ensuring high availability, security, and performance of systems.
• Troubleshooting and resolving database issues efficiently.

Skills

Database administration

Performance tuning

SQL Server

AWS

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)