Database Reliability Engineer

• Act as the SQL Server and T-SQL subject matter expert, providing technical leadership and best-practice guidance
• Monitor, maintain, and optimise database performance; identify issues proactively and implement alerts to help meet service levels
• Perform database tuning, query optimisation, index management, and schema improvements
• Support capacity planning and scalability initiatives for future business and data growth
• Manage backup, recovery, patching, upgrade, and disaster recovery processes
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual administration
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve database incidents and service issues
• Implement and maintain database security controls to protect business-critical data
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and runbooks
• Collaborate with infrastructure, platform, application, and business teams to support and enhance database services

Technologies:

• Azure
• Cloud
• Support
• ITIL
• ITSM
• MySQL
• Oracle
• PostgreSQL
• PowerShell
• Redgate
• SQL
• Security
• Incident Management, We are recruiting for a Database Reliability Engineer for our client in Newcastle. This hybrid role offers a salary of up to £65,000 and sits within the Support and System Reliability Engineering team, which focuses on the availability, reliability, and performance of technology systems and infrastructure. The role aims to maintain a stable, secure environment, prevent downtime, and improve database resilience and automation. Benefits include 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, the option to buy an extra week, a 15% company pension, a 10% bonus, private medical cover, an onsite gym, and discounted parking.

• Proven experience administering and supporting SQL Server (2012-2025), including performance tuning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimisation
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including Azure SQL Managed Instance and cloud-based database services
• Advanced T-SQL development and query optimisation skills
• At least 5 years experience in a Database Administrator or similar data platform role
• Good understanding of ITSM/ITIL processes and service management best practices
• Experience with database monitoring and management tools such as Redgate SQL Monitor or equivalent
• Familiarity with PowerShell or other scripting languages for automation and administration
• Exposure to additional database technologies such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
• Experience working with cloud storage solutions and related Azure services
• Relevant Microsoft certifications are advantageous
• Interest in emerging technologies, industry trends, and continuous improvement in the data and cloud space