Development DBA – SQL Server / Azure Database Specialist - Essex

Development DBA – SQL Server / Azure Database Performance Specialist - Essex

Are you a SQL specialist who thrives on optimising database performance and solving complex technical challenges? We're looking for a Development DBA to join a growing tech team where your expertise will directly impact system reliability and scalability.

What You'll Be Doing You'll be the go-to person for all things database - from designing robust schemas and crafting efficient queries to implementing security measures and planning for future growth. This isn't just maintenance work; you'll be actively developing solutions, automating processes, and working on migration projects that keep the business moving forward. You’ll be optimising Databases for performance, Security and reliability and optimising SQL queries. The role covers everything from performance tuning and troubleshooting bottlenecks to managing cloud databases and establishing disaster recovery protocols. You'll also get to share your knowledge with the team and help establish best practices across the organisation. You’ll be part of the Development team so won’t just be in a Data Silo.

Technical Environment

• Primary focus: SQL Server database design and optimisation
  
  
• Monitoring: Redgate SQL Monitor and similar performance tools
  
  
• Cloud platforms: SQL Azure, Azure Managed Instance
  
  
• Automation: Python, PowerShell, Bash scripting
  
  
• Key projects: Database migrations, report database implementation, capacity planning
  
  What We're Looking For: A Development DBA. You should have solid experience with SQL database design and management, Part DBA, part SQL Query specialist.
  
  You will need hands-on knowledge of DBA tasks such as performance, security and reliability optimisation. We need someone who can write scripts to automate routine tasks and has worked with cloud database solutions.
  
  Most importantly, you should be someone who enjoys collaborating with technical teams and can communicate complex database concepts clearly to stakeholders.
  
  This role offers genuine variety - from hands-on technical work to strategic planning - and you'll be working directly with the CTO on initiatives that shape the technical direction of the platform.
  
  Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Get in touch