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# Database Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £65,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cloud Storage, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, Standard Sql, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, Scripting, Database Optimization, Reliability of Systems, Database Performance, Redgate, Database Monitoring
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5964532956

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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.