SQL Database Administrator

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments (2016/2019/2022)
• Design, deploy, and manage SQL workloads on Microsoft Azure
• Manage and support virtualized environments using Hyper-V
• Implement and maintain backup and recovery solutions using Veeam
• Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and query optimization
• Manage HA/DR solutions (Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Azure SQL MI)
• Ensure security, compliance, and access controls
• Automate DBA and infrastructure tasks using PowerShell and T-SQL
• Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams
• Support on-prem to Azure migrations and hybrid cloud architectures

☁ Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA
• Solid infrastructure background, including:
• Windows Server administration
• Hyper-V virtualization
• Networking and storage concepts
• Proven experience with Azure Cloud, including:
• Azure SQL (IaaS & PaaS)
• Azure Virtual Machines
• Azure Storage, Backup, and Monitoring
• Experience with Veeam Backup & Replication
• Expertise in performance tuning, indexing, and troubleshooting
• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, T-SQL)

⭐ Nice to Have

• Experience with Azure DevOps / CI-CD pipelines
• Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)
• SQL Server, Azure, or Veeam certifications
• Experience supporting hybrid environments

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-01-2026

Profession type

ICT

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