SQL DBA Lead - Manchester - 6 months+
Posted 1 day ago by Octopus Computer Associates
Negotiable
Inside
Onsite
Manchester, UK
Summary: The SQL DBA Lead role in Manchester involves acting as a subject matter expert for Azure and on-prem Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments. The position requires managing enterprise-level database operations while ensuring performance, availability, and security. The role is full-time and requires specific security clearances. The candidate will also mentor junior DBAs and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain MS SQL and MySQL databases, including clustering, replication, backups, and performance tuning.
- Provide third-line support and resolve incidents via call management systems.
- Perform planned releases, patching, and upgrades across environments.
- Monitor and optimise database performance, including space management and alert log checks.
- Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
Key Skills:
- Well versed in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 onwards)
- Significant experience with T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers
- Experience with Azure VM's, Windows Server and Azure DevOps
- SSIS - experience in creating, maintaining and deploying packages through SQL Server Integration Services
- Power BI - knowledge of Power BI report server, and an ability to troubleshoot issues around access and performance issues, perform upgrades and install SSL certificates
- Basic working knowledge of SCOM and/or Azure Monitor
- Experience working with ServiceNow or a similar ITIL system
- Nice to have: Powershell
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification (preferred).
- ITIL Foundation certification (preferred).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
SQL DBA Lead - Manchester - 6 months+
One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a SQL DBA Lead.
Please find some details below:
Clearance required:
BPSS + SC equivalent account specific vetting requirements
IR35 Status: PAYE via Umbrella company only
Job Description:
SQL Database Administrator
Role Context
The SQL DBA will act as a subject matter expert for Azure and on-prem Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments. The role supports enterprise-level database operations across production, UAT, and development environments, ensuring performance, availability, and security.
This role will be based full time in the Manchester secure room.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain MS SQL and MySQL databases, including clustering, replication, backups, and performance tuning.
- Provide third-line support and resolve incidents via call management systems.
- Perform planned releases, patching, and upgrades across environments.
- Monitor and optimise database performance, including space management and alert log checks.
- Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
Skills and Experience Required
Well versed in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 onwards)
Significant experience with T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers
Experience with Azure VM's, Windows Server and Azure DevOps
SSIS - experience in creating, maintaining and deploying packages through SQL Server Integration Services
Power BI - knowledge of Power BI report server, and an ability to troubleshoot issues around access and performance issues, perform upgrades and install SSL certificates
Basic working knowledge of SCOM and/or Azure Monitor
Experience working with ServiceNow or a similar ITIL system
Nice to have: Powershell
Qualifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification (preferred).
- ITIL Foundation certification (preferred).
Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.