DBA/Azure Cloud Engineer

Marton, Lancashire

6 days ago

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SQL DBA with Azure Migration Experience - Legacy to Serverless Transformation

Location:

Blackpool

Job Type:

Contract (Hybrid) - 6 months intially

About the Role:

We are looking for a hands-on SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with strong experience in Azure cloud migration , particularly someone who has helped transform legacy SQL Server environments into modern, cloud-native, serverless architectures .

This is a transformation-focused role . You'll play a key part in re-architecting and migrating the existing on-premise and legacy systems to a fully modern Azure-based platform. The ideal candidate has walked this path before, from traditional SQL workloads to scalable, resilient, and cost-effective serverless solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Assess current legacy SQL Server environment and create a clear roadmap for migration to Azure.

Lead the end-to-end migration of SQL workloads to Azure SQL Database , Azure SQL Managed Instance , or serverless architectures .

Design and implement serverless data architectures using Azure Functions , Event Grid , Logic Apps , etc., where appropriate.

Optimise database performance, security, availability, and scalability in Azure.

Implement robust backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies in the cloud.

Create and maintain documentation including runbooks, architecture diagrams, and migration playbooks.

Recommend automation strategies and support infrastructure-as-code practices using tools like Bicep , Terraform , or ARM templates .

Required Skills & Experience:

Strong SQL Server DBA with deep knowledge of traditional environments.

Strong practical experience migrating legacy SQL workloads to Azure.

Solid understanding of Azure SQL Database , Managed Instances , and serverless options.

Experience designing or supporting cloud-native or serverless data architectures.

Familiarity with Azure Data Migration Services , Azure Monitor , and cloud security best practices .

Strong T-SQL skills and proven experience with performance tuning and optimization in both on-prem and cloud.

Experience with DevOps/CI-CD for data deployments is a plus

Please get in touch for more information on this opportunity

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