SQL DBA

SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) - Remote - Azure - Up to £65,000 + benefits

Why this role?

This is a chance to join a specialist data services company that values technical excellence and treats DBAs as experts, not ticket-closers. They work with a broad portfolio of customers, including well-known household names, supporting important SQL Server environments where stability, performance and resilience really matter.

There is a strong focus on doing things properly, proactive monitoring, structured health checks, clear remediation plans rather than firefighting. If you enjoy ownership, variety, and being listened to, this is a place where DBAs tend to stay.

You'll work with

• SQL Server environments across on-prem and cloud platforms
• High-availability and disaster recovery solutions supporting production systems
• Multiple client platforms in a managed services environment
• Monitoring, alerting and proactive health-check frameworks
• Engineers and stakeholders who value clear communication and practical solutions

What you'll be doing

• Administering and supporting SQL Server environments
• Managing backups, restores, patching, monitoring and alerting
• Designing and maintaining HA/DR solutions
• Responding to BAU incidents, service requests and escalations
• Performing structured database health checks (reliability, security, performance)
• Supporting upgrades, migrations and planned changes
• Working closely with customers to agree and deliver remediation plans
• Contributing to documentation, standards and service improvements

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000
• Fully remote working (UK based)
• Generous pension contribution
• Income protection and life insurance
• 5 weeks' annual leave, with buy/sell options
• Paid birthday leave, volunteering days and long-service leave
• Funded training and certifications
• Regular team training sessions and get-togethers

Key experience

• Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA
• Strong SQL Server administration skills (2008-2022)
• Hands-on experience with HA/DR technologies
• Solid understanding of backup, recovery and monitoring strategies
• Experience supporting Azure SQL and/or AWS RDS / SQL on VMs
• PowerShell scripting for automation
• Comfortable working in production, customer-facing environments

Interested?

This role is interviewing now and offers long-term progression, not just a stop-gap DBA position. Apply now!