SQL DBA

SQL Server DBA

Whitehall Resources currently require a SQL DBA to work with a key client based in Manchester

**Please note this role falls INSIDE IR35 and will require 3 days onsite in Manchester weekly**

Role Description:

Experienced SQL Server DBA responsible for the design, administration, optimisation, and support of mission-critical database platforms within a regulated financial services environment. Ensures high availability, performance, security, and compliance across production systems.

Key Responsibilities

* Administer and support Microsoft SQL Server environments (on-prem and cloud/Azure)

* Manage installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades of SQL Server instances [Robert Mas...l Engineer | Word]

* Monitor database performance and carry out tuning, optimisation, and capacity planning [Robert Mas...l Engineer | Word]

* Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g. Always On, clustering, backups)

* Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal downtime and service impact [Robert Mas...l Engineer | PDF]

* Design and maintain backup, recovery, and maintenance strategies

* Automate DBA activities using scripting (e.g. PowerShell, T-SQL) [Robert Mas...l Engineer | PDF]

* Support database migrations, upgrades, and cloud transformations (e.g. Azure) [Robert Mas...l Engineer | Word]

* Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and data governance requirements (e.g. GDPR) [Robert Mas...l Engineer | Word]

* Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to support application delivery

Required Skills & Experience

* Strong hands-on experience with SQL Server (2016–2022)

* Proven experience in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and production support

* Experience with HA/DR technologies (Always On, failover clustering, log shipping)

* Knowledge of Azure SQL / cloud database platforms

* Proficiency in T-SQL scripting, monitoring tools, and automation

* Experience working within financial services or other regulated environments

* Understanding of data security, audit, and compliance controls

Desirable

* Experience with DevOps tooling / CI-CD integration

* Exposure to SSIS, SSRS, SSAS or data migration frameworks

* Knowledge of data warehousing or large-scale transaction systems