SQL DBA & Cosmos DB Expert | Hybrid Edinburgh Contract

Harvey Nash Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency is seeking a skilled SQL Database Administrator for a 12-month contract in Edinburgh. This hybrid role requires deep expertise in SQL Server and Cosmos DB, focusing on optimizing database performance and reliability for legacy applications. The ideal candidate has strong experience in database administration, performance tuning, and is familiar with compliance regulations. An understanding of Azure infrastructure and tools like PowerShell and Terraform is a plus. The position offers a competitive day rate and is categorized as Outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Deep SQL Server expertise with administration in live environments.
• Experience with performance tuning and troubleshooting bottlenecks.
• Practical knowledge of Azure Cosmos DB and its architecture.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support SQL Server environments.
• Manage Azure Cosmos DB workloads and optimizations.
• Ensure compliance with data legislation and security standards.

Skills

SQL Server administration

Performance tuning

Azure Cosmos DB

Data governance

Collaboration

Tools

PowerShell

Terraform

Azure infrastructure

Job description

A technology recruitment agency is seeking a skilled SQL Database Administrator for a 12-month contract in Edinburgh. This hybrid role requires deep expertise in SQL Server and Cosmos DB, focusing on optimizing database performance and reliability for legacy applications. The ideal candidate has strong experience in database administration, performance tuning, and is familiar with compliance regulations. An understanding of Azure infrastructure and tools like PowerShell and Terraform is a plus. The position offers a competitive day rate and is categorized as Outside IR35.