SQL DBA

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Technical Delivery

• Moorgate - London
• Hybrid

SQL DBA - Contractor

About Ekco
Founded in 2016 Ekco is now one of the fastest growing cloud solution providers in Europe We specialise in enabling companies to progress along the path of cloud maturity, managing transformation and driving better outcomes from our customers' existing technology investments. In a few words, we take businesses to the cloud and back We have over 450 highly talented and supportive colleagues (and counting) across a number of regional offices in the UK, Benelux & Ireland.

About The Role
We are seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing SQL Server databases to ensure high availability, performance, and security. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in backup and recovery, performance tuning, database monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain multiple SQL Server environments across client base.
• Lead database performance monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting initiatives.
• Design and implement high-availability solutions including Always On Availability Groups
• Perform SQL Server migrations following Microsoft best practices.
• Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Develop and maintain documentation for database processes and configurations.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience with SQL Server (versions
• Strong knowledge of performance tuning, query optimization, and index management
• Experience with monitoring tools like SQL Monitor, Datadog, or similar platforms
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

• Ability to provide clear documentation and reports to clients.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a timely manner meeting client SLAs requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction via telephone and ticketing systems.

Department Technical Delivery Locations Moorgate - London Remote status Hybrid

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