Chelmsford, Essex, England, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
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join a specialist team supporting large, business-critical SQL Server and Azure SQL platforms. This is a hands-on position where you’ll play a key role in maintaining performance, stability, and resilience across the firm’s core applications. The role Administer and optimise SQL Server databases (2014–2022) across on-prem and Azure. Deliver performancetuning … Server DBA background in live production environments Azure SQL expertise (Managed Instance, SQL Database or SQL on Azure VMs) Proven HA/DR delivery: AlwaysOn, clustering, failover processes Deep performancetuning (execution plans, indexing, Query Store, Extended Events, wait stats) Confident T-SQL skills for diagnostics and automation Experience working within structured change control Clear communication skills and More ❯
maintaining large-scale datasets and complex data pipelines in cloud environments. Proven capability in data architecture design, including the development and optimisation of end-to-end data pipelines for performance, reliability, and scalability. Expert-level knowledge of Databricks, including hands-on implementation, cluster management, performancetuning, and (ideally) relevant Databricks certifications. Hands-on experience with SQL and More ❯
support critical systems and applications. * Influence database architecture for efficiency and reliability. * Design and implement database solutions, integrations, and data extracts. * Support data analytics and reporting needs. * Advise on performancetuning for internal and external systems. * Contribute to backup and disaster recovery strategies. * Provide third-line support for incidents and requests. * Communicate with suppliers and vendors for issue … Required Experience * Proven experience managing technical/support teams in high-pressure environments. * Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (On-Premises and Azure variants). * Database management focusing on security, performance, scaling, and cost optimization. * Backup strategies, integrity checks, and index maintenance. * Custom integrations using T-SQL, functions, and stored procedures. * Performance troubleshooting using Blocking, Caching, Wait Statistics, Extended More ❯