Junior - Mid Level SQL Server DBA

Basildon
4 weeks ago
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Junior–Mid SQL Server DBA
We’re looking for a Junior–Mid Level SQL Server Database Administrator to join a skilled and supportive Data Services team where you’ll build on strong foundations and grow into a well-rounded mid-level DBA.
You’ll work alongside Senior DBAs and collaborate with infrastructure, development and support teams to keep the SQL Server estate secure, available and performing at its best — while gaining exposure to automation, modern database practices and cloud technologies.
What you’ll be doing


  • Supporting SQL Server installations, patching, monitoring and day-to-day administration

  • Managing backups, restores, health checks and performance monitoring

  • Assisting with troubleshooting performance issues, blocking, deadlocks and connectivity

  • Supporting database performance tuning, query optimisation and index analysis

  • Working with HA/DR solutions and helping test recovery procedures

  • Maintaining database security, access control and best practices

  • Collaborating across teams on releases, improvements and SQL code reviews

  • Documenting solutions and contributing to continuous improvement

What you’ll bring


  • 2+ years’ experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server in a DBA-focused role

  • Strong SQL Server administration fundamentals and solid T-SQL skills

  • Experience with backup & recovery strategies

  • Exposure to performance tuning concepts

  • Experience supporting production environments

  • Strong problem-solving skills and clear communication

Nice to have


  • SQL Server Replication or HA/DR exposure

  • PowerShell or automation experience

  • CI/CD awareness (Azure DevOps, Jenkins)

  • Exposure to Azure data services or SSIS

  • SQL Server or Azure certifications

Why join?
This is a great opportunity to develop your DBA career in a collaborative environment where learning is encouraged, knowledge is shared, and you’ll gain hands-on experience across a varied SQL Server estate.
Occasional out-of-hours work may be required for planned maintenance or critical incidents

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