SQL Server DBA

Natobotics; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A data management company is seeking a SQL Server DBA to transform SQL Server output structures into a high-performance data strategy for analytics and reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL expertise, and practical knowledge of ETL/ELT tools. Responsibilities include collaborating with data architects and enforcing governance. This hybrid role is based in London, UK and offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in data management.

Qualifications

• Strong experience administering and optimizing Microsoft SQL Server in production.
• Deep T-SQL expertise including stored procedure and function development.
• Practical experience with ETL/ELT tools and processes.
• Solid understanding of data modeling and schema design.
• Experience with query tuning, indexing strategies, and partitioning.
• Familiarity with high-availability and disaster recovery features.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Transform and harmonize SQL Server output structures into a high-performance data strategy.
• Work with data architects and application teams to define standards.
• Implement transformations and enforce governance.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server administration

T-SQL expertise

ETL/ELT tools (SSIS, Azure Data Factory)

Data modeling

Query tuning

Data governance

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Tools

SSIS

Azure Data Factory

Redgate

Liquibase

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

Role: SQL Server DBA

Duration: FTE

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Role focused on transforming and harmonizing disparate SQL Server output structures into a single, maintainable, and high-performance data structure strategy that supports analytics, reporting, and downstream systems.
• Work closely with data architects, ETL/BI engineers, application teams, and stakeholders to define standards, implement transformations, and enforce governance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience administering and optimizing Microsoft SQL Server in production (versions relevant to your environment).
• Deep T-SQL expertise, stored procedure and function development, and experience building transformation logic at scale.
• Practical experience with ETL/ELT tools and processes (SSIS, Azure Data Factory, or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of data modeling (normalized and dimensional models), schema design, and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience with query tuning, indexing strategies, partitioning, and columnstore/index types.
• Familiarity with high-availability, disaster recovery, and security features of SQL Server.
• Experience creating and maintaining metadata, data dictionaries, and schema governance.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based SQL Server solutions (Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance) and hybrid architectures.
• Familiarity with BI stacks (SSRS, SSAS, Power BI) and how unified structures support reporting/analytics.
• Experience with automation and DevOps for databases (Redgate, Flyway, Liquibase, Azure DevOps pipelines).
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent.
• Role focused on transforming and harmonizing disparate SQL Server output structures into a single, maintainable, and high-performance data structure strategy that supports analytics, reporting, and downstream systems.
• Work closely with data architects, ETL/BI engineers, application teams, and stakeholders to define standards, implement transformations, and enforce governance.

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