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

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

Posted 4 days ago by TieTalent

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Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
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Anomaly Detection Auditing Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery Computer Science Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Database Administration Disaster Recovery External Auditing File Servers Information Technology Load Testing Microsoft 365 Microsoft SQL Servers Oracle Database Administration (DBA) Performance Tuning Query Tuning Scripting SQL (Programming Language)

Summary: The SQL DBA role focuses on managing a data-heavy platform within the automotive industry, requiring a hybrid working arrangement with two days in the office and three days remote. The position is a fixed-term contract for three months, emphasizing responsibilities such as load testing, query tuning, and compliance enforcement. Candidates should possess significant experience in database administration and SQL Server proficiency. Immediate availability is required, with a start date 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): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

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

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