Senior SQL Database Administrator

Summary: The Senior SQL Database Administrator role at Castille involves managing day-to-day database operations, including maintenance, monitoring, and performance tuning. The position requires collaboration with developers and IT teams to ensure optimal database performance and security compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server and be comfortable working in a hybrid environment. This contract position is based in Leicester, UK, with a focus on maintaining data integrity and supporting disaster recovery efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine database maintenance, backups, and restores.
• Monitor database performance and proactively resolve bottlenecks.
• Maintain data integrity and security compliance.
• Implement best practices for SQL Server configuration and tuning.
• Support disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Collaborate with developers and IT teams for deployments and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues in a timely manner.
• Document procedures and maintain up-to-date system logs.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years of proven experience as a SQL DBA in a commercial environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 and above).
• Solid experience in performance tuning and index management.
• Expertise in backup strategies, HA/DR solutions, and replication.
• Ability to script and automate tasks using T-SQL and PowerShell.
• Comfortable working hybrid/on-site independently and collaboratively with internal teams.
• Must be based in the UK and able to work on-site in Leicester, ideally 3 days per week as needed.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Leicester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT