Posted: 19 June
The role
Role Title: SQL Database Admin
Duration: contract to run until 15/01/2027
Location: Manchester, Fully onsite 5 days per week
Clearance required: Active SC Clearance
Role purpose/summary
The SQL DBA will act as a subject matter expert for Azure and on-prem Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments. The role supports enterprise-level database operations across production, UAT, and development environments, ensuring performance, availability, and security.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain MS SQL and MySQL databases, including clustering, replication, backups, and performance tuning.
- Provide third-line support and resolve incidents via call management systems.
- Perform planned releases, patching, and upgrades across environments.
- Monitor and optimise database performance, including space management and alert log checks.
- Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
Skills and Experience Required
- Well versed in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 onwards)
- Significant experience with T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers
- Experience with Azure VM's, Windows Server and Azure DevOps
- SSIS - experience in creating, maintaining and deploying packages through SQL Server Integration Services
