SQL Server DBA

£65000 - £70000 per annum + benefits, bonus
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CHANTEL OXFORD

SQL Server DBA

London, up to £70,000 + Benefits, Bonus *** Hybrid working *** No sponsorship offered

Leading financial services client is looking for a SQL Server Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis. This role requires somebody with the engineering skill of a developer and the organisation and process skills of an administrator. The primary function of the role is to take ownership of their data estate and drive it forward in terms of Availability, Disaster Recovery, Scalability, Monitoring and Accessibility (i.e. business), including helping define their Production Azure SQL Server solution. You will own these activities; you will enjoy the satisfaction of troubleshooting complex problems whilst at the same time keeping an eye on the status of the estate. It is fast-paced, but it can allow for significant autonomy and the chance to affect change.

Skills and experience required:

  • Strong understanding of SQL Server architecture, configuration, and maintenance
  • Proficiency in T-SQL programming, query optimisation, and performance tuning.
  • Experience with database backup and recovery procedures, including High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions.
  • Confident with reporting and data visualisation tools such as PowerBI, SSRS, Tableau
  • Experience with data pipeline tools such as SSIS, Data Factory
  • Exposure to data warehouse practices and principles
  • Exposure to at least one other major programming language Python, C#, R etc…
  • Exposure to Azure data hosting and tooling is preferable.

If this is of interest and you have the required skills, please submit your CV over for immediate consideration.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

 

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