Senior Database & Web Platform Engineer - Birmingham
VIQU is partnering with a leading global law firm to recruit a Senior Database & Web Platform Engineer. This is a senior technical role within the firm's Core Services/Information Infrastructure function, offering technical ownership of critical database, web and identity platforms that underpin global legal and business operations.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a complex, enterprise-scale environment, combining hands-on technical delivery with platform ownership, service improvement and technical leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Provide third-line support for high-profile, business-critical legal and information systems
Own and manage the global database and web platform estate, including SQL Server, SharePoint, Web, Azure Cloud Services, SSO and Identity Management
Ensure platform architecture, resilience, performance and security meet agreed service level targets
Lead and deliver platform upgrades, deployments and code releases in line with formal change processes
Carry out deep-dive technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex escalations
Proactively monitor and optimise platforms in line with Microsoft best-practice guidelines
Act as a senior technical SME, providing guidance to internal teams and third-party vendors
Drive technology innovation and continuous improvement across database and web platforms
Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards and knowledge articles
Participate in an on-call rota as part of the Information Infrastructure team
Key Requirements
Proven experience in a senior or lead-level role supporting enterprise database and web platforms
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including administration, performance tuning and HA/DR
Experience supporting SharePoint (on-prem and/or online) and web hosting platforms
Experience working with Azure Cloud Services in a production environment
Knowledge of SSO and Identity Management solutions
Proven third-line support and escalation experience
Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
Experience working within structured IT environments with formal change and service management
If this sounds of interest, please get in touch: Phoebe Rees (see below)
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