SQL DBA

Pertemps; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SQL DBA for a 6-month contract in Milton Keynes. The role requires expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL administration, with a focus on optimization and automation. Candidates must be British Citizens eligible for SC Clearance. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, with a competitive rate of £400 per day.

Qualifications

• Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server.
• Hands-on expertise with PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Knowledge of T-SQL and SQL database internals.
• Experience automating tasks with scripting languages.
• Familiarity with cloud and on-prem environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Optimize SQL queries and manage database security.
• Automate database tasks using various scripting tools.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server administration

PostgreSQL administration

MySQL administration

T-SQL and SQL query optimization

PowerShell scripting

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

Network IT is recruiting for a SQL DBA to join our client in Milton Keynes on a 6 month initial contract.

Our client is looking for a SQL specialist, with experience across admin, maintenance, optimization, security and automation, to join an existing team working on their Microsoft SQL Server environment.

You’ll ideally bring experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL database administration, in both an on-prem and Azure cloud environment.

You must be a British Citizen, eligible for SC Clearance (or already cleared) to be able to apply, given the nature of the customer.

Role: SQL DBA Rate: £400 per day

Duration: 6 Months

Status: Inside IR35

Location: Milton Keynes

Working Arrangement: 3 days per week onsite / 2 days remote

• Strong experience inadministering Microsoft SQL Server, database administration background.
• Hands-on expertise with PostgreSQL and MySQL database administration.
• Strong understanding of T‑SQL, SQL query optimization, and database internals.
• Automation of routine tasks with PowerShell, Bash, Python or SQL based scripting.
• Operating in an on-prem and cloud environment (Azure or AWS).
• Must be a British Citizen, and eligible for SC Clearance as a minimum.