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SQL Database Administrator

Leeds
1 week ago
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Database Administrator (DBA)

Salary: Up to £75,000 DoE

I am working with a well-established organisation undergoing a period of digital maturity and infrastructure optimisation. With a robust IT team of over 40 professionals and a cloud-first strategy, they are investing in strengthening their data resilience and governance across their SQL Server estate.

As part of this growth, they are looking to bring on an experienced Database Administrator to take ownership of their SQL Server environment, which is fully hosted in Azure. This is a hands-on and strategic role where you will assess, optimise and manage the database estate while contributing to long-term planning and risk mitigation.

You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values autonomy, technical excellence and proactive problem-solving.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Reviewing database resilience including replication, backups, key configurations, and slow-running queries.
Assessing the SQL Server estate to highlight risks and opportunities and creating a roadmap for improvement.
Evaluating the pros and cons of future migration efforts.
Reviewing and improving existing documentation, governance tools, and DBA repositories.To be successful in this role, you will have:

Proven experience managing SQL Server environments, both on-premise and cloud-based.
Strong understanding of Azure-hosted databases and cloud architecture.
Familiarity with Redgate tools and database monitoring solutions.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical challenges.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.Some of the package/role details include:

Salary of up to £75,000 depending on experience
Hybrid working model (HQ based just outside Bradford)
Supportive team culture with autonomy and trust
Pension scheme and private healthcare options
Opportunities for training and developmentThis is just a brief overview of the role. For the full details, simply apply with your CV and I'll be in touch to discuss it further

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