SQL DBA: Performance & Cloud Data Expert

Picture More Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services organisation in Chelmsford is hiring an SQL DBA to enhance database reliability and performance. This role involves designing robust database solutions, ensuring security, and troubleshooting complex issues, leveraging skills in Microsoft SQL Server and Azure technologies. The right candidate will contribute to critical database architecture and work within a supportive team focused on collaboration and knowledge sharing. Apply to influence database systems in both on-prem and cloud environments.

Benefits

Salary - £60,000 - £65,000

Modern Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL technologies

Supportive team culture

Clear development pathways

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server (On-Prem), Azure SQL VM, Azure Managed Instance and Azure SQL Database.
• Deep understanding of performance tuning, scaling, security and cost optimisation.
• Experience with T-SQL, stored procedures, functions and custom integrations.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the reliability, security and efficiency of key databases and applications.
• Designing and implementing database solutions and integrations.
• Troubleshooting performance issues using tools such as Query Store and Extended Events.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

Azure SQL technologies

T-SQL

Performance tuning

Problem-solving

Tools

Power BI

Azure Data Factory

Job description

A leading professional services organisation in Chelmsford is hiring an SQL DBA to enhance database reliability and performance. This role involves designing robust database solutions, ensuring security, and troubleshooting complex issues, leveraging skills in Microsoft SQL Server and Azure technologies. The right candidate will contribute to critical database architecture and work within a supportive team focused on collaboration and knowledge sharing. Apply to influence database systems in both on-prem and cloud environments.