Database Administrator in London Area

Job description

Database Administrator

£525-£565/day (Inside IR35 – Operating via Umbrella)

10-Month Contract

London – Hybrid – Two days per week in the office

We are representing a market-leading retail client who are looking to hire a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to join their team. This is a highly technical role that blends deep expertise with strategic thinking, offering the chance to manage and optimise mission-critical database environments within this dynamic and fast-paced organisation.

As the Senior SQL Server DBA, you will take ownership of large-scale SQL Server environments, managing everything from clustering and Always On Availability Groups to performance tuning and disaster recovery. You'll be responsible for ensuring database integrity, security, and optimal performance across development, test, and production environments, while maintaining high availability and minimising downtime.

We are looking for:

• Extensive expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (2000-2017), including installation, configuration, and maintenance
• Proven experience with Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC) and Always On Availability Groups
• Experience in large, complex SQL Server environments in fast-paced industries

It would be a bonus if you had:

• Familiarity with Azure SQL and modernization strategies for migration into newer environments
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and CI/CD pipeline integration
• Exposure to AWS RDS for SQL Server

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fun, fast-paced business with a complicated, interesting tech stack.

Please apply if this sounds of interest.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-11-2025

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English