Salary: £117,000 - 117,000 per year Requirements: Significant hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments Strong expertise in SQL Server administration, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting Proven experience with performance tuning, including indexes, execution plans, waits, I/O, and memory Solid knowledge of HA/DR technologies, with Always On Availability Groups essential Strong T-SQL skills for diagnostics, automation, and troubleshooting Experience with backup and recovery strategies in large environments Understanding of Windows Server and storage concepts Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment Familiarity with Azure concepts PowerShell or Terraform scripting experience for DBA automation is desirable Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Redgate, SolarWinds, or Quest Spotlight is desirable Experience working in regulated or security-conscious environments is desirable Exposure to DevOps or CI/CD database deployment practices is desirable Experience with Fabric and Azure Data Factory is desirable Experience with Redwood RMJ is desirable Responsibilities: Administer, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server environments from 2016 to 2022 Monitor and optimise database performance, capacity, and availability Manage backup, restore, and recovery processes, and test and validate disaster recovery procedures Troubleshoot and resolve production database issues and incidents Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions such as Always On Availability Groups and Failover Clustering Manage security, permissions, and compliance, including encryption, auditing, and access control Provide DBA support for application releases and change activity Collaborate with developers on query tuning and database design best practices Document environments, procedures, and operational runbooks Act as an escalation point for complex database-related issues Support Azure SQL platforms, including Azure SQL DB and Azure SQL Managed Instance Technologies: Azure CI/CD Cloud DevOps Fabric Support PowerShell Redgate SQL Security Terraform Windows More: We are seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator for a 6-month contract in Edinburgh on a hybrid basis. The role is focused on ensuring the performance, availability, security, and integrity of mission-critical SQL Server environments while supporting ongoing operations, improvements, and project work. This is a hands-on DBA opportunity where we need someone who can work independently, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams. last updated 24 week of 2026