SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) - Remote - Azure - Up to £65,000 benefits Why this role? This is a chance to join a specialist data services company that values technical excellence and treats DBAs as experts, not ticket‑closers. They work with a broad portfolio of customers, including well‑known household names, supporting important SQL Server environments where stability, performance and resilience really matter. There is a strong focus on doing things properly, proactive monitoring, structured health checks, clear remediation plans rather than firefighting. If you enjoy ownership, variety, and being listened to, this is a place where DBAs tend to stay. You'll work with SQL Server environments across on‑prem and cloud platforms High‑availability and disaster recovery solutions supporting production systems Multiple client platforms in a managed services environment Monitoring, alerting and proactive health‑check frameworks Engineers and stakeholders who value clear communication and practical solutions What you'll be doing Administering and supporting SQL Server environments Managing backups, restores, patching, monitoring and alerting Designing and maintaining HA/DR solutions Responding to BAU incidents, service requests and escalations Performing structured database health checks (reliability, security, performance) Supporting upgrades, migrations and planned changes Working closely with customers to agree and deliver remediation plans Contributing to documentation, standards and service improvements Benefits Salary up to £65,000 Fully remote working (UK based) Generous pension contribution Income protection and life insurance 5 weeks' annual leave, with buy/sell options Paid birthday leave, volunteering days and long‑service leave Funded training and certifications Regular team training sessions and get‑togethers Key experience Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA Strong SQL Server administration skills (Apply online only)) Hands‑on experience with HA/DR technologies Solid understanding of backup, recovery and monitoring strategies Experience supporting Azure SQL and/or AWS RDS / SQL on VMs PowerShell scripting for automation Comfortable working in production, customer‑facing environments Interested? This role is interviewing now and offers long‑term progression, not just a stop‑gap DBA position. Apply now