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Head Resourcing are pleased to be working with our financial services client as they look to recruit a talented SQL Server DBA on a 12-month fixed term contract. Our client provides a range of outsourced investment services to private banks, advisory businesses, and wealth managers and have offices in both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
In this role you will work with colleagues from across the IT department to support and maintain our client’s suite of development, test, and live databases. In this role you will have exposure to all aspects of database administration such as installation/upgrades/patching, backup and recovery, performance and tuning, security, data loads, database copies and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities:
* Manage installation, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server environments, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security
* Monitor systems, troubleshoot real-time issues, and support after-hours maintenance and deployments
* Automate routine processes, maintain documentation, and drive operational improvements
* Support developers with query tuning, schema design, and adherence to technical standards
* Collaborate on project delivery, testing strategies, and business requirements to design effective solutions
Key Skills:
* Advanced knowledge of SQL Server (2012 onwards)
* At least 3 years’ experience in installing, configuring and maintaining SQL Server instances
* Experience optimising indexes, queries, and database structures
* Experience in capacity management and data archiving
* Experience with High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions
* Experience using database management tools (SQL Profiler, Extended Events)
If this is of interest, please apply now for a confidential chat to find out more.
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Mid-Senior level
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Full-time
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Information Technology
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Information Services
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