Senior Sql Database Administrator

The Client

We are working with a well-established European investment firm with a strong reputation across research, execution, and asset services to appoint a SQL Server / DBA to support a mission-critical investment platform.

This role sits within a highly regarded technology team supporting front-to-back systems, including SimCorp Dimension, where database performance, stability, and resilience are critical to business operations.

The Opportunity

A high-impact position focused on the ownership and optimisation of SQL Server environments underpinning core investment workflows. You will play a central role in ensuring data integrity, performance tuning, and high availability across a complex, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Database Administration (Core Focus)

• Own and manage Microsoft SQL Server environments across DEV/UAT/PROD
• Deliver core DBA activities: backups, restores, indexing, integrity checks
• Lead on performance tuning and query optimisation for business-critical systems
• Support and enhance high availability solutions (Always On, clustering, log shipping)
• Monitor database health, growth, and capacity planning
• Maintain robust security and access controls, including encryption

SimCorp & Application Support

• Support SimCorp Dimension with a strong focus on database performance and reliability
• Troubleshoot batch processing, data flows, and system integrations
• Collaborate with application and business teams to optimise system throughput

Infrastructure Engineering (Supporting Scope)

• Contribute to Windows Server and virtualised platform management
• Support patching, security, and resilience initiatives
• Assist with backup, disaster recovery, and continuity planning

Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in SQL Server DBA / database engineering roles
• Proven track record in performance optimisation within enterprise systems
• Experience with SimCorp Dimension is highly advantageous
• Solid understanding of high availability and resilience architectures
• Background within financial services or regulated environments preferred

Why Apply?

• Key role with ownership of critical database infrastructure
• Exposure to front-to-back investment systems
• Collaborative and technically sophisticated environment
• Competitive package and long-term career growth

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