Database Administrator (DBA)
Posted 4 days ago by Vallum
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, UK
Summary: The Database Administrator (DBA) role is focused on managing, optimizing, and migrating databases, specifically utilizing Microsoft SQL Server and Azure technologies. The position requires an experienced professional to oversee database performance, security, and migration projects to Azure Cloud. The role is based in London with a hybrid working arrangement of two days onsite per week. The contract duration is six months with a possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server databases.
- Perform database installations, configurations, upgrades, and patching.
- Manage database performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Lead and support migration projects from on-premise to Azure Cloud.
- Implement high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions.
- Ensure database security, backup, and recovery strategies.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams.
Key Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2016/2019/2022).
- Experience working with Microsoft Azure (Azure SQL Database, Azure VM, Azure Managed Instance).
- Proven experience in on-prem to Azure migration projects.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Database Administrator (DBA)
Location: London (2 days onsite per week)
Contract: 6 months with possible extension
Role Overview:
- We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and Azure. The role involves managing, optimizing, and migrating databases from on-premise environments to Azure Cloud.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server databases.
- Perform database installations, configurations, upgrades, and patching.
- Manage database performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Lead and support migration projects from on-premise to Azure Cloud.
- Implement high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions.
- Ensure database security, backup, and recovery strategies.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2016/2019/2022).
- Experience working with Microsoft Azure (Azure SQL Database, Azure VM, Azure Managed Instance).
- Proven experience in on-prem to Azure migration projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Microsoft Azure certifications (eg, Azure Database Administrator Associate).
- Experience in financial services or capital markets environment.