SQL Database Administrator – Contract (Outside IR35)
Leicester (onsite)
3-month contract – 3 days per week
Outside IR35
We’re looking for a sharp, dependable SQL Database Administrator to jump into a fast-moving environment and help keep our data estate ticking over smoothly. This is a 3-month contract, outside IR35, with 3 days per week onsite in Leicester – perfect for a seasoned DBA who likes being hands-on and close to the action.
What you’ll be doing:
* Maintaining and supporting SQL Server on-prem environments (2016+)
* Owning backup and recovery strategies, maintenance plans, and DR procedures
* Performance tuning and optimisation – indexing, query analysis, execution plans
* Monitoring database health and resolving incidents before they become issues
* Managing security, access, and permissions – keeping the estate locked down and compliant
* Assisting with schema design, data modelling, and deployment support
* Automating routine tasks with PowerShell or SQL Agent jobs where possible
* Working closely with developers, infrastructure teams, and stakeholders to support wider business operations
Desirable extras:
* Azure SQL Database and hybrid/on-prem-to-cloud migration experience
* Familiarity with SSRS/SSIS or other reporting/integration tools
* Experience in regulated environments (finance, healthcare, etc.)
* Power BI exposure a nice-to-have, but not essential
What we’re looking for:
* A proactive problem-solver who doesn’t wait for things to break
* Someone confident managing large and complex environments solo
* Excellent communicator – someone who can translate DBA-speak to real business impact
* A steady hand under pressure, who knows when to escalate and when to crack on
If you're a solid DBA who likes to keep things fast, secure, and under control – and you're free for an Outside IR35 gig in Leicester – we'd love to hear from you.