SQL DBA Lead

Summary: SQL Database Administrator needed for a full-time role in Manchester, focusing on supporting critical enterprise systems in both Azure and on-premise environments. The position requires expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability of database services. The role includes mentoring junior team members and collaborating with infrastructure and application teams. This is a long-term opportunity within a secure operational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL databases across multiple environments
• Manage database clustering, replication, backups, restores, and performance optimisation activities
• Provide third-line support, troubleshooting complex database incidents and service requests
• Perform database releases, patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities
• Monitor database health, capacity, and performance, implementing improvements where required
• Support and maintain SSIS packages and data integration processes
• Assist with Power BI Report Server administration, upgrades, performance tuning, and SSL certificate management
• Work closely with infrastructure and application teams to ensure reliable database services
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing and best practice initiatives

Key Skills:

• Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server (2016 onwards)
• Significant expertise in T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and database performance tuning
• Experience working with Azure Virtual Machines, Windows Server, and Azure DevOps
• Hands-on experience creating, maintaining, and deploying SSIS packages
• Knowledge of Power BI Report Server administration and troubleshooting
• Experience with monitoring tools such as SCOM and/or Azure Monitor
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ITIL-based service management tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support business-critical environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Manchester

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

SQL Database Administrator to join a high-performing infrastructure and database team supporting critical enterprise systems across Azure and on-premise environments. Long-term opportunity based Full time in Manchester within a secure operational environment.

You will act as a subject matter expert for Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL platforms, ensuring the performance, availability, security, and ongoing support of business-critical database services across production, UAT, and development environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL databases across multiple environments
• Manage database clustering, replication, backups, restores, and performance optimisation activities
• Provide third-line support, troubleshooting complex database incidents and service requests
• Perform database releases, patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities
• Monitor database health, capacity, and performance, implementing improvements where required
• Support and maintain SSIS packages and data integration processes
• Assist with Power BI Report Server administration, upgrades, performance tuning, and SSL certificate management
• Work closely with infrastructure and application teams to ensure reliable database services
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing and best practice initiatives

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server (2016 onwards)
• Significant expertise in T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and database performance tuning
• Experience working with Azure Virtual Machines, Windows Server, and Azure DevOps
• Hands-on experience creating, maintaining, and deploying SSIS packages
• Knowledge of Power BI Report Server administration and troubleshooting
• Experience with monitoring tools such as SCOM and/or Azure Monitor
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ITIL-based service management tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support business-critical environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

BPSS + SC equivalent account specific vetting requirements