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# SQL Database Administrator

- **Company:** Meraki Talent Limited
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Salary:** £130,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Database Development, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, Backup and Restore, Azure Data Factory, SolarWinds (Software), Redgate, Terraform
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815465895-sql-database-administrator

## About the Role

They need a hands-on SQL DBA who can operate independently, deal with complex issues and work across cross functional teams.

This is a hybrid position, with the expectation being 3 days a week onsite in their Edinburgh City Centre office.

 * Significant hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments
 * Proven experience with performance tuning (indexes, execution plans, waits, IO, memory)
 * Solid knowledge of HA/DR technologies (Always On AGs essential)
 * Strong T-SQL skills for diagnostics, automation, and troubleshooting
 * Experience with backup and recovery strategies in large environments
 * Understanding of Windows Server and storage concepts
 * Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
 * Familiarity with Azure concepts.
 * PowerShell / Terraform scripting for DBA automation
 * Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g. Redgate, SolarWinds, Quest Spotlight)
 * Experience working in regulated or security-conscious environments
 * Exposure to DevOps / CI-CD database deployment practices.
 * Experience of Fabric and Azure Data Factory

## Description

Meraki Talent have partnered with global Financial Services business in Edinburgh who are looking for a SQL Server DBA for an initial 6 month contract. You will focus on ensuring performance, availability and security of critical SQL Server environments whilst supporting ongoing operations, improvements, and project work.


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