SQL DBA Role - FTC - Hybrid - London (Victoria) / Remote

SQL DBA Role - FTC - Hybrid - London (Victoria) / Remote

Posted 7 days ago by TieTalent

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£80,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
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Summary: The SQL DBA role involves managing a data-heavy platform within the automotive industry, focusing on load testing, data governance, and collaboration with developers. This is a hybrid position requiring two days in the office and three days remote, with an initial fixed-term contract of three months. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in database administration and SQL Server. The role is set to start as soon as possible, with a deadline for availability by August 8th.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Load Testing Plan and Execution
  • DataOps practices (CI/CD for schema)
  • Query tuning & execution plan analysis
  • Governance, auditing, and compliance enforcement
  • Working with developers to write scalable SQL
  • Proactive anomaly detection using Query Store or Extended Events

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Proven experience as a DBA for 5+ years
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server
  • Experience with database monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., SQL Profiler, Redgate, SolarWinds)
  • Hands-on with performance tuning and optimization (PTO)
  • Experience in backup and recovery best practices
  • Familiarity with High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) options
  • Proficiency in T-SQL scripting and automation
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Salary (Rate): £80,000 yearly

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

About SQL DBA - Data heavy platform within the automotive industry - Hybrid Role - SQL DBA Type - Fixed term contract (3 months initially) Salary - £75,000 - £80,000 Location - Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office (Victoria, London) / 3 day remote Start - ASAP, need to have the ability to start by 8th August

Spec - PURPOSE OF POST:

  • Load Testing Plan and Execution
  • DataOps practices (CI/CD for schema)
  • Query tuning & execution plan analysis
  • Governance, auditing, and compliance enforcement
  • Working with developers to write scalable SQL
  • Proactive anomaly detection using Query Store or Extended Events

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED BY JOB HOLDER:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a DBA for 5+ years
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server
  • Experience with database monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., SQL Profiler, Redgate, SolarWinds)
  • Hands-on with performance tuning and optimization (PTO)
  • Experience in backup and recovery best practices
  • Familiarity with High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) options
  • Proficiency in T-SQL scripting and automation
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Nice-to-have skills T-SQL

London, England, United Kingdom

Work experience Database Administrator

Languages English

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