Senior SQL Server DBA

This is a hands-on specialist role where you’ll work with complex SQL Server estates, design and maintain replication and data movement solutions, and play a key role in ensuring database reliability, performance, and scalability across customer's technology landscape.
6+ years of progressive experience in database administration within enterprise environments
A relevant degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Strong expertise in SQL Server or similar relational database management systems
Proven experience with high availability, disaster recovery, and replication technologies
Advanced skills in database performance tuning and query optimisation
Experience with automation and scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Bash, or Python)
Experience with technologies such as ClickHouse, FoundationDB, LGTM stack (Loki, Grafana, Tempo, Mimir), Rybbit, or Valkey
Exposure to cloud platforms and modern infrastructure environments
Solid understanding of security, compliance, and data governance practices
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage critical incidents independently
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and business stakeholders
A collaborative team player who values knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Design, implement, and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g. clustering, availability groups, replication frameworks)
Develop and manage complex data movement and replication architectures across large database estates
Monitor database environments and proactively address performance, stability, and reliability issues
Perform advanced performance tuning using execution plans, wait statistics, and profiling tools
Investigate incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective remediation strategies
Drive database automation initiatives using scripting and self-service tooling to improve operational efficiency
Support infrastructure modernisation projects, including cloud adoption and optimisation initiatives
Ensure database security, compliance, and governance through controls such as encryption, auditing, and access management
Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational standards
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior database administrators
Participate in critical incident response and provide after-hours support when required