Senior SQL Technical Consultant

Derby (Hybrid Working)

c£70,000 / Per Annum D.O.E + On Call Pay

Posted: 3 days ago

Deadline: December 17, 2025

Express Recruitment is proud to represent one of the East Midlands’ most reputable and fastest growing tech providers. Due to continued financial growth and an extremely healthy project pipeline, our client requires a technically astute Senior SQL Technical Consultant to oversee key DBA activities and lead on all client engagements.

On offer is an industry leading remuneration package, starting with a salary up to £70,000 plus hybrid working, generous holiday package, sponsored training, and progression opportunities.

Please note this role requires the successful candidate to work on call 1 in 5/6 weeks as per 24/7 support rota. Additional payment on offer for actions taken during on call shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist DBA support across all SQL server database platforms
• Lead DBA tasks such as new installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting on SQL databases
• Manage SQL customers' database in line with architectural standards
• Carry out patching of the system based on the latest installed database versions
• Mentor and coach Junior SQL DBAs and set up workloads
• Act as primary incident contact for escalated customer enquiries
• Create accurate technical documentation for internal and external use
• Support 24/7 on call team via rota

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable DBA experience across SSIS, SSRS, MS-SQL, MySQL, and T-SQL servers
• Demonstrable knowledge with SQL Azure and Azure administration essential
• Experienced in migration SQL from on-premise to cloud
• Confident user of Linux and Windows based servers
• Confident in leading upgrades, installations, and root cause analysis activities
• Proven knowledge in performance tuning
• Proven leadership experience
• Proven stakeholder management experience at all senior levels
• ITIL Foundation Trained desirable
• Excellent communication skills at all senior levels
• Flexible with out of hours working when required
• Experience working in an Agile environment

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education, and Voluntary organisations.

Vacancy Summary

Hours: Full Time, Monday – Friday

Salary: c£70,000 Per Annum D.O.E + On Call Pay

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.