SQL DBA Lead

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

• 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