Job Title: Database Administrator - SQL
Location: Leeds/Hybrid (twice per week onsite)
Salary: up to £58,000 + Excellent Benefits
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
WRK digital
have partnered with an established global technology distributor who are seeking a
Database Administrator (SQL)
to join its dedicated IT operations team. Supporting a broad SQL Server estate across multiple geographic regions, you'll help ensure the performance, reliability, and scalability of critical systems used across the business.
You'll join a collaborative environment that blends established on-premises infrastructure with a growing cloud presence — giving you the opportunity to contribute to both legacy stability and future innovation.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide full lifecycle
SQL Server administration
across a global estate (installation, patching, backup, DR, replication, performance tuning, etc.).
* Manage and troubleshoot
ETL processes
, including SSIS and batch scripting.
* Support projects and deployments in collaboration with development and infrastructure teams.
* Participate in
incident, change, and problem management
aligned with ITIL practices.
* Proactively monitor system health, respond to alerts, and apply preventative measures.
* Contribute to internal documentation, standards, and process improvements.
* Be part of an
on-call rotation
for critical infrastructure support.
* Engage with 3rd-party vendors and internal teams to support system improvements and incident resolution.
About You
You're a detail-oriented SQL Server professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You take initiative, adapt well to change, and enjoy working as part of a close-knit, global team.
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong experience with
SQL Server
administration.
* Proficient in diagnosing complex issues with
ETL processes (SSIS / batch scripts)
.
* Experience with
high availability and disaster recovery
technologies (e.g., Windows Clustering, Database Mirroring, Availability Groups).
* Strong understanding of
SQL Server performance tuning and diagnostics
.
* Familiarity with tools like
RedGate SQL Backup
,
SSRS
, and
PowerShell
.
Desirable
* Exposure to
Microsoft Azure
* Experience with
PowerShell dbatools
* Basic knowledge of
MySQL
This role can be based anywhere in the UK with travel to Leeds twice a week.
* We are looking to move quickly, do not delay your application. Please contact Hugh to find out more info.