Lead Sql Database Administrator

Lead SQL Database Administrator required by my Sunderland client.  This role would see you heading up a team of SQL Server Database Developers and would see you involved with full lifecycle database development and administration, with significant interaction with stakeholders throughout the business.  If you have a proven background of Data Management and you're looking for a fresh challenge, then I want to discuss this opportunity with you !
The Company
My client is a highly successful property management company, providing housing for families throughout the North East.  
The Opportunity
As a Senior SQL Database Administrator you will be involved with all aspects of data management for this business - leading a team providing data administration, design, development, performance optimising, data modelling etc.  Typical duties would include :-

• Team Leadership & Development - lead & mentor your team of database developers.  Coach, delegate, inspire !  You'll always be seeking to help train & develop your team.
• Database Design & Development - design, develop, optimise, to manipulate and deliver data when needed, with constant performance tuning
• Data modelling - liaise with stakeholders throughout the business to deliver data models as required
• Data Integration - support the deliver of data as required to any & all other systems, application & platforms
• Integrity & Security - you'll have responsibility for the security of the data, implementing disaster recovery strategies as required

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a passion for data - you'll have a proven background of SQL Server based administration & development, ideally with Cloud experience as well, and in this highly visible role an approach that will see you drive this team to further success.  Additional experience would include

• Strong data modelling experience
• Experience of working with both on prem & cloud based systems (ideally Azure)
• Professional certifications would be very much of interest
• Demonstrable experience of leading a team of database specialists

The Rewards
As well as being able to command a highly competitive salary (c£60,000), this role comes with a strong benefits package that includes

• 31 days leave + BH
• Flexible & hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• Competitive pension plan (up to 10% from company)
• Health care

...and much more!
For immediate interviews please get in touch with Karl Roberts and I'll be in touch to discuss further.