SQL DBA with Azure Migration Experience - Legacy to Serverless Transformation Location: Blackpool Job Type: Contract (Hybrid) - 6 months intially About the Role: We are looking for a hands-on SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with strong experience in Azure cloud migration, particularly someone who has helped transform legacy SQL Server environments into modern, cloud-native, serverless architectures. This is a transformation-focused role. You'll play a key part in re-architecting and migrating the existing on-premise and legacy systems to a fully modern Azure-based platform. The ideal candidate has walked this path before, from traditional SQL workloads to scalable, resilient, and cost-effective serverless solutions. Key Responsibilities: Assess current legacy SQL Server environment and create a clear roadmap for migration to Azure. Lead the end-to-end migration of SQL workloads to Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, or serverless architectures. Design and implement serverless data architectures using Azure Functions, Event Grid, Logic Apps, etc., where appropriate. Optimise database performance, security, availability, and scalability in Azure. Implement robust backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies in the cloud. Create and maintain documentation including runbooks, architecture diagrams, and migration playbooks. Recommend automation strategies and support infrastructure-as-code practices using tools like Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates. Required Skills & Experience: Strong SQL Server DBA with deep knowledge of traditional environments. Strong practical experience migrating legacy SQL workloads to Azure. Solid understanding of Azure SQL Database, Managed Instances, and serverless options. Experience designing or supporting cloud-native or serverless data architectures. Familiarity with Azure Data Migration Services, Azure Monitor, and cloud security best practices. Strong T-SQL skills and proven experience with performance tuning and optimization in both on-prem and cloud. Experience with DevOps/CI-CD for data deployments is a plus Please get in touch for more information on this opportunity.