DBA (Junior–Mid Level)

Octad Recruitment Ltd
Wickford, Essex, SS12 9AF, United Kingdom
8 months ago
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Database Administrator (Junior–Mid Level)

We’re hiring a Junior–Mid Level SQL Server DBA to join our Client's Data Services team. Ideal for someone with solid SQL Server experience who wants to grow their skills in a supportive, technically strong environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Support SQL Server installation, configuration, patching and monitoring

  • Maintain database performance, availability and reliability

  • Perform backups, restores, health checks and routine maintenance

  • Troubleshoot performance issues (blocking, deadlocks, slow queries)

  • Assist with HA/DR, capacity planning and security controls

  • Work with development and infrastructure teams

  • Document fixes, processes and improvements

    What You’ll Need

  • 2+ years’ SQL Server DBA experience

  • Strong T‑SQL and troubleshooting skills

  • Good understanding of SQL Server admin fundamentals

  • Experience with backups, restores and production environments

  • Exposure to performance tuning concepts

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

    Nice to Have

  • Replication experience

  • HA/DR exposure

  • PowerShell or automation interest

  • CI/CD awareness (Azure DevOps, Jenkins)

  • Azure SQL or cloud experience

  • SSIS or data integration knowledge

  • Microsoft certifications

    About You

  • Eager to learn and develop

  • Clear communicator with good documentation habits

  • Collaborative and adaptable

  • Able to manage multiple priorities

    Occasional out-of-hours work may be required for maintenance or critical incidents

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