SQL DBA / Data Warehousing Administrator

IT Talent Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency in the UK is seeking a skilled SQL DBA & Data Warehouse Administrator to manage and optimise core data platforms. This position involves administering SQL Server environments, handling data warehouse operations, and developing analytics using Power BI and SAP Datasphere. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in SQL DB administration and data warehouse design, as well as strong stakeholder communication skills. The role qualifies for UK Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SQL DBA or Data Warehouse Engineer in enterprise environments.
• Strong SQL Server administration and performance tuning expertise.
• Solid background in Data Warehouse design.
• Hands-on Power BI development experience.
• ETL/ELT experience (SSIS, Azure Data Factory, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimise Microsoft SQL Server environments, including performance tuning & security.
• Own Data Warehouse operations, including dimensional modelling and optimisation.
• Design and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines with strong data quality controls.
• Develop and govern Power BI datasets and reports.
• Build and support analytics and reporting using SAP Datasphere.

Skills

SQL Server administration

Data Warehouse design

Power BI development

ETL/ELT experience

SQL/T-SQL skills

Stakeholder communication

Tools

SSIS

Azure Data Factory

SAP Datasphere

Job description

SQL DBA & Data Warehouse Administrator

Onsite

The Opportunity

An established organisation is looking for a hands‑on SQL DBA with strong Data Warehouse and analytics experience to own and optimise its core data platforms. This role combines SQL Server administration, data warehouse design, and BI enablement using Power BI and SAP Datasphere, working closely with business stakeholders and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and optimise Microsoft SQL Server environments, including performance tuning & security
• Own Data Warehouse operations, including dimensional modelling, indexing, and optimisation for large datasets.
• Design and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines with strong data quality controls.
• Develop and govern Power BI datasets, semantic models, and reports.
• Build and support analytics and reporting using SAP Datasphere.
• Ensure data governance, security, and compliance (e.g. GDPR).
• Support and collaborate with stakeholders

Essential Experience (5 yrs+)

• Proven experience as a SQL DBA or Data Warehouse Engineer in enterprise environments.
• Strong SQL Server administration and performance tuning expertise.
• Solid background in Data Warehouse design.
• Hands‑on Power BI development experience.
• ETL/ELT experience (SSIS, Azure Data Factory, or similar).
• Strong SQL/T‑SQL skills and stakeholder communication.

Please only apply if you have the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.