2 of 2 Contract SQL Jobs in Blackpool

SQL Database Administrator – 6-month Contract – Outside of IR35 – Blackpool My Customer seeking a skilled and proactive SQL Database Administrator (SQL DBA) to join their team. This role will be pivotal in both the day-to-day operational support of their production databases and in helping shape the long-term architecture of their evolving data platform. You'll work closely … with cross-functional teams to ensure the database systems are stable, performant, and aligned with their cloud-first modernization strategy. Any exposure with migrating from SQL Azure Virtual Machine to Azure serverless technologies would be highly beneficial. Key Responsibilities of the SQL DBA: Strong hands-on experience managing and tuning SQL Server in production environments. Keep a close eye on … our SQL Server databases to ensure they’re running smoothly and prevent potential issues before they escalate. Tackle common pain points like disk usage, memory pressure, failed backups, and inefficient indexing. Introduce quick-win automations and alerting to reduce manual firefighting. Investigate and resolve performance issues, failed jobs, and other day-to-day hiccups to maintain operational cleanliness. Key skills More ❯

SQL DBA with Azure Migration Experience - Legacy to Serverless Transformation Location: Blackpool Job Type: Contract (Hybrid) - 6 months intially About the Role: We are looking for a hands-on SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with strong experience in Azure cloud migration , particularly someone who has helped transform legacy SQL Server environments into modern, cloud-native, serverless architectures . This is a … in re-architecting and migrating the existing on-premise and legacy systems to a fully modern Azure-based platform. The ideal candidate has walked this path before, from traditional SQL workloads to scalable, resilient, and cost-effective serverless solutions. Key Responsibilities: Assess current legacy SQL Server environment and create a clear roadmap for migration to Azure. Lead the end-to … end migration of SQL workloads to Azure SQL Database , Azure SQL Managed Instance , or serverless architectures . Design and implement serverless data architectures using Azure Functions , Event Grid , Logic Apps , etc., where appropriate. Optimise database performance, security, availability, and scalability in Azure. Implement robust backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies in the cloud. Create and maintain documentation including runbooks More ❯