SQL DBA Lead: Azure & On-Prem DB Expert (Onsite, Manchester)

eTeam; Manchester; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam in Manchester is hiring a SQL DBA Lead to manage Azure and on-prem SQL Server and MySQL databases across production, UAT and development environments. The role focuses on performance, security and availability, and is based onsite in Manchester.

The position requires BPSS+ SC clearance. You will mentor junior DBAs and drive knowledge sharing within the team, working with Azure, MySQL, SSIS, Power BI and ITIL processes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2016 onwards).
• Experience with Azure VMs, Windows Server and Azure DevOps.
• SSIS experience creating, maintaining and deploying packages.
• Knowledge of Power BI Report Server, troubleshooting access and performance, installing SSL certificates.
• Basic working knowledge of SCOM and/or Azure Monitor.
• Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITIL system.
• Powershell is nice to have.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification preferred.
• ITIL Foundation certification preferred.

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

T-SQL

Stored procedures

Database administration

Mentoring

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

ITIL Foundation certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

SSIS

PowerShell

Power BI

ServiceNow

Windows Server

MySQL

Azure

SCOM

Job description

eTeam in Manchester is hiring a SQL DBA Lead to manage Azure and on-prem SQL Server and MySQL databases across production, UAT and development environments. The role focuses on performance, security and availability, and is based onsite in Manchester.

The position requires BPSS+ SC clearance. You will mentor junior DBAs and drive knowledge sharing within the team, working with Azure, MySQL, SSIS, Power BI and ITIL processes.