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SQL Server Database Administrator, broughton
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Client:
Change Digital – Digital & Tech Recruitment
Location:
broughton, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Posted:
06.06.2025
Expiry Date:
21.07.2025
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Job Description:
Do you have strong Microsoft SQL Server (2012 onwards) skills ?
Would you like to work for a leading financial services company who are enjoying a time of strong growth.?
You can be based from their Edinburgh or Glasgow office however they offer very flexible hybrid working.
You will be expected to have exposure to all aspects of database administration including installation / upgrade / patching, backup and recovery, performance tuning, security and data loads.
This role is a salaried 12 month fixed term contract (not a daily rate contract) with a strong chance of extension or going permanent.
Responsibilities include:
* Install, configure and maintain SQL Server instances
* Monitor system's health and performance
* Ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security
* Analyse, solve, and correct issues in real-time & provide suggestions for solutions
* Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
* Assist developers with query tuning and schema refinement
* Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours
* Ensures adherence to standards through training and education.
* Participates in project work as required, delivering tasks to agreed deadlines. Identifies and delivers operational enhancements as required.
* Involvement in testing strategies
Skills should include:
* Advanced knowledge of SQL Server 2012 onwards
* Extensive experience installing, configuring and maintaining SQL Server instances
* Able to optimise indexes, queries and DB structures
* Capacity management and data archiving skills
* High availability and disaster recovery solutions
* Experience using DB management tools (SQL profiler, Extended Events)
* Other database instances (Oracle)
* Jira
* Logic Monitor
For more information get in touch on 0141 56689
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