Senior SQL Server DBA

Contact Name: Luke Checkley
Telephone: 01908 752384

We are seeking a Development DBA to join our IT Systems Integration team. This role will expand our already established team of DBAs, Engineers, and Analysts. You will work with talented individuals who are committed to advancing with the latest technology. This position demands great attention to detail and an analytical mindset, providing an opportunity for someone looking to enter the data world or expand their analytical knowledge with a new challenge.

Key Responsibilities:

• T-SQL Development champion.
• Work closely with IT Development teams and Production DBAs to troubleshoot Production systems.
• Collaborate within the Infrastructure & Architecture team as a SQL Developer.
• Own SQL performance enhancement projects for the group.
• Understand in-house application architecture.
• Liaise with third parties to resolve issues with bespoke systems.
• Enforce group security controls and best practices.
• Document and implement all SQL configuration changes.
• Assist DBAs with SQL-related issues.
• Develop data collection processes.

Skills Required:

• Excellent knowledge of T-SQL and SQL Development best practices.
• Minimum 5 years of SQL Developer experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of the full Microsoft SQL Server stack (SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS).
• Exposure to automation deployment tools such as Azure DevOps and OctopusDeploy.
• Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-on, HADR (High Availability Disaster Recovery) environment.