2 of 2 Contract SQL Server Jobs in West Yorkshire

The business is undertaking a comprehensive health check of its IT systems to ensure stability, performance, and readiness for future scaling. This includes reviewing SQL Server environments, identifying risks, and recommending upgrades or optimisations. The role is critical to maintaining operational continuity and supporting future transformation. Key Responsibilities Conduct a full health check of existing … SQL Server databases and infrastructure Review and optimise database performance, indexing, and query efficiency Identify and resolve potential risks or vulnerabilities in the current setup Recommend and implement upgrades or patches where necessary Ensure high availability and disaster recovery configurations are in place Document findings and provide clear recommendations for long-term improvements Collaborate with … UK-based stakeholders and offshore teams (Romania) Support knowledge transfer and handover for future permanent hire Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments Strong understanding of database performance tuning and optimisation Experience with backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning Ability to conduct system audits and produce actionable More ❯

Review code, set quality standards, and guide team growth Liaise with offshore developers to align delivery goals Work across AWS, Azure, or DigitalOcean environments Support MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server tuning and optimisation What You'll Need: Strong full-stack development experience, ideally in ecommerce Expert-level PHP and Laravel, MySQL & Microsoft SQL Server skills Experience in CI/CD, Git, and agile delivery environments Leadership experience: mentoring, code reviews, team stand-ups Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) Desirable Extras: Vue.js, React, or similar frontend frameworks Docker and containerisation experience Third-party integrations and ecommerce workflow knowledge Familiarity with DevOps and monitoring tools What's More ❯