SQL Database Administrator
Location: Manchester/Birmingham/Sheffield/Chelmsford (Hybrid: 3 office/2 WFH)
Salary: Up to £65,000 + benefits
Sector: Professional Services/Legal IT
Type: Permanent
What's on offer:
Salary up to £65,000
Hybrid working: 3 days in office/2 days WFH
Modernising SQL and Azure environment with strong investment
The opportunity
We are working with a major professional services organisation seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to join a specialist team supporting large, business-critical SQL Server and Azure SQL platforms. This is a hands-on position where you'll play a key role in maintaining performance, stability, and resilience across the firm's core applications.
The role
* Administer and optimise SQL Server databases () across on-prem and Azure.
* Deliver performance tuning, query optimisation and advanced troubleshooting.
* Manage HA/DR including AlwaysOn AGs, clustering, backups, and failover.
* Monitor capacity, patching, security, and database integrity.
* Support application upgrades, releases, and T-SQL-driven integrations.
* Provide 3rd-line support for major incidents.
* Produce documentation, runbooks, and operational best practice.
* Work closely with developers, infrastructure, and external vendors.
What we're looking for
Essential:<...