SQL DBA Lead

eTeam Workforce Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam Workforce Limited is recruiting for a SQL DBA Lead in Manchester to manage enterprise SQL Server and MySQL environments across production, UAT, and development. This full-time, onsite role focuses on performance, availability and security within the Manchester secure room.

You will administer databases, implement clustering, backups, and monitoring, mentor junior DBAs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Strong T-SQL, Azure, and Power BI skills are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with MS SQL Server 2016+ and MySQL, including backups and performance tuning.
• Azure VM, Windows Server and Azure DevOps experience.
• SSIS development, deployment and maintenance.
• Power BI report server familiarity and SSL-related troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain MS SQL and MySQL databases, including clustering, replication, backups, and performance tuning.
• Provide third-line support and resolve incidents via call management systems.
• Perform planned releases, patching, and upgrades across environments.
• Monitor and optimise database performance, including space management and alert log checks.
• Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.

Skills

MS SQL Server

T-SQL

Stored procedures

Azure

MySQL

SSIS

Power BI

Azure Monitor

ServiceNow

Powershell

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

ITIL Foundation certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

SCOM

ServiceNow

Job description

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Title: SQL DBA Lead
Location: Manchester- fully onsite
Clearance required: BPSS+ SC

Role Context

• The SQL DBA will act as a subject matter expert for Azure and on-prem Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments. The role supports enterprise-level database operations across production, UAT, and development environments, ensuring performance, availability, and security.
• This role will be based full time in the Manchester secure room.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain MS SQL and MySQL databases, including clustering, replication, backups, and performance tuning.
• Provide third-line support and resolve incidents via call management systems.
• Perform planned releases, patching, and upgrades across environments.
• Monitor and optimise database performance, including space management and alert log checks.
• Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.

Skills and Experience Required

• Well versed in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 onwards)
• Significant experience with T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers
• Experience with Azure VM's, Windows Server and Azure DevOps
• SSIS - experience in creating, maintaining and deploying packages through SQL Server Integration Services
• Power BI - knowledge of Power BI report server, and an ability to troubleshoot issues around access and performance issues, perform upgrades and install SSL certificates
• Basic working knowledge of SCOM and/or Azure Monitor
• Experience working with ServiceNow or a similar ITIL system
• Nice to have: Powershell

Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification (preferred).
• ITIL Foundation certification (preferred).