Sql Database Administrator

Job title: SQL Database Administrator

Location: Congleton (Hybrid)

Contract length: 6 Months (Temp-Perm Opportunity)

Hours: Monday-Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Faults Administrator on behalf of a well known company in the Engineering, Energy, Rail and Healthcare sectors.

Job role

We are currently recruiting for a SQL Database Administrator. In this role you will be responsible for the development and sustainment of the SQL Server Warehouse, ensuring its operational readiness (security, health and performance), executing data loads, and performing data modeling in support of multiple development teams.

The data warehouse supports an enterprise application suite of program management tools. The DBA will work closely with business intelligence colleagues and be able to support and in some cases deliver BI topics.

The role is responsible for:

• Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to manufacturing critical production systems.

• Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.

• Apply data modeling techniques to ensure development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations.

• Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.

• Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes.

• Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement.

• Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.

• Adhere to strict Cybersecurity requirements in all aspects of work.

• Share domain and technical expertise, providing technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members.

To be considered for the SQL Database Administrator role you must have the below skills and experience:

• MS SQL Server Administration experience required

• Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools

• Experience of backups, restores and recovery models (VEEAM advantageous)

• Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server

• Experience working with Windows server

• Flexible, team player, get-it-done personality

• Ability to organize and plan work independently in a rapidly changing environment

• Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams

• MCTS, MCITP, and/or MVP certifications a plus

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. While the hiring process may not be expedited, we urge all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure their consideration.

To apply, please follow the instructions on our application portal. We look forward to receiving your application.