Senior IT Database and Web Platform Engineer

Senior IT Database and Web Platform EngineerLocation: Birmingham (Hybrid )Contract: 6 Months Fixed Term Contract

About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior IT Database and Web Platform Engineer to join the IT Services team of a leading international professional services organisation based in Birmingham. You will support and maintain the organisation’s critical database, web, SharePoint, and authentication platforms across on-premise and cloud environments.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Core Services and Platforms, you will provide expert technical support, manage infrastructure performance, lead deployments, and collaborate closely with business services and vendors to ensure resilient, high-quality IT services.

Key ResponsibilitiesProvide third-line support for the organisation’s SQL Server, SharePoint, Web application infrastructure, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Azure cloud services

Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize server performance and availability following Microsoft best practices

Manage Azure SharePoint cloud services, SQL estate, and web farms globally, ensuring uptime, load balancing, and disaster recovery readiness

Lead deployments, code releases, and platform upgrades in line with change control and service management standards

Collaborate with IT application teams, business units, and external vendors to deliver timely support and improvements

Act as a technical lead and coach within the Core Services and Platforms team, supporting knowledge sharing and mentoring

Maintain comprehensive system documentation, including Root Cause Analysis and knowledge base articles

Participate in an on-call rota for critical infrastructure support

Contribute to strategy, resourcing, budgeting, and roadmaps for database, web, and supporting platform services

Key RequirementsProven expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting

Strong experience with Microsoft SharePoint architecture and administration

Practical knowledge of Azure Cloud Services, including management of SharePoint Online and related resources

Familiarity with Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) technologies

Solid understanding of web application infrastructure and deployment (e.g., IIS, web farms)

Experience supporting and managing hybrid IT environments (on-premise and cloud)

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure

Strong communication skills to liaise with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience in IT service management frameworks, change control, and agile working practices

Desirable SkillsExperience with PowerShell scripting or other automation tools for infrastructure management

Familiarity with ITIL or similar service management methodologies

Knowledge of capacity planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity practices

Previous experience in the legal or professional services sector

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