Senior Cloud Database Engineer - SQL Server Salary: £62,000 + bonus Benefits: Pension, healthcare, career development Hybrid working: Only 2 days per week onsite in Southampton Career growth: Genuine opportunities to progress within a world-class tech companyAre you an experienced SQL Server expert looking for your next big challenge? Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Senior Cloud Database Engineer, working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment. What you'll be doing: Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases in a 24/7 environment Optimise database and application performance Manage backup and recovery policies and procedures Implement robust database security measures Create, maintain, and monitor SQL scripts and processes Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to solve complex challengesWhat we're looking for: 5+ years' experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases Strong T-SQL programming skills Experience with database replication and Availability Groups Proven problem-solving ability and a track record of meeting deadlines Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaborationDesirable skills (not essential, but a big plus): SSAS, SSRS, SSIS Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, ...