SQL DBA (AWS)

JR United Kingdom; York; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based client is seeking an experienced SQL DBA (AWS) for an 8-month hybrid contract position. The successful candidate will manage SQL Server databases within an AWS environment, focusing on performance tuning, security, and compliance. This role requires proven experience with RDS AWS SQL Server and excellent problem-solving skills, with the flexibility of remote and onsite working.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA required.
• Essential familiarity with SQL in AWS cloud environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SQL Server administration

Performance tuning

Database optimization

Disaster recovery

Database security

Problem-solving

Communication skills

AWS cloud environment

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)