SQL Database Administrator

SQL Database Administrator

Posted Today by Stratacent

Negotiable
Undetermined
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Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The SQL Database Administrator role in Leeds, UK, is a fixed-term contract for six months, focusing on the management, maintenance, and optimization of SQL Server databases. The position requires ensuring database performance, integrity, security, and availability. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in SQL Server and related technologies. Responsibilities include installation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and automation of database tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases.
  • Monitor database performance, implement tuning and optimization.
  • Perform regular backups and recovery operations.
  • Manage security, access controls, and data integrity.
  • Automate routine tasks and manage scheduled jobs.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database issues and outages.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL Server (2016/2019/2022).
  • Experience with PostgreSQL is required.
  • Experience in T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and functions.
  • Proficiency in performance tuning and query optimization.
  • Experience with backup/restore strategies and disaster recovery.
  • Familiarity with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS is a plus.
  • Understanding of indexing, partitioning, and replication.
  • Working knowledge of Windows Server environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: SQL DBA

Location: Leeds, UK

Job Type: FTC (6 Months)

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled SQL DBA to manage, maintain, and optimize our SQL Server databases. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring database performance, integrity, security, and availability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases.
  • Monitor database performance, implement tuning and optimization.
  • Perform regular backups and recovery operations.
  • Manage security, access controls, and data integrity.
  • Automate routine tasks and manage scheduled jobs.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database issues and outages.

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL Server (2016/2019/2022).
  • Experience with PostgreSQL is Required.
  • Experience in T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and functions.
  • Proficiency in performance tuning and query optimization.
  • Experience with backup/restore strategies and disaster recovery.
  • Familiarity with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS is a plus.
  • Understanding of indexing, partitioning, and replication.
  • Working knowledge of Windows Server environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.