Junior - Mid Level SQL Server DBA

Junior-Mid SQL Server DBA

We're looking for a Junior-Mid Level SQL Server Database Administrator to join a skilled and supportive Data Services team where you'll build on strong foundations and grow into a well-rounded mid-level DBA.

You'll work alongside Senior DBAs and collaborate with infrastructure, development and support teams to keep the SQL Server estate secure, available and performing at its best - while gaining exposure to automation, modern database practices and cloud technologies.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting SQL Server installations, patching, monitoring and day-to-day administration
• Managing backups, restores, health checks and performance monitoring
• Assisting with troubleshooting performance issues, blocking, deadlocks and connectivity
• Supporting database performance tuning, query optimisation and index analysis
• Working with HA/DR solutions and helping test recovery procedures
• Maintaining database security, access control and best practices
• Collaborating across teams on releases, improvements and SQL code reviews
• Documenting solutions and contributing to continuous improvement

What you'll bring

• 2+ years' experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server in a DBA-focused role
• Strong SQL Server administration fundamentals and solid T-SQL skills
• Experience with backup & recovery strategies
• Exposure to performance tuning concepts
• Experience supporting production environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and clear communication

Nice to have

• SQL Server Replication or HA/DR exposure
• PowerShell or automation experience
• CI/CD awareness (Azure DevOps, Jenkins)
• Exposure to Azure data services or SSIS
• SQL Server or Azure certifications

Why join?

This is a great opportunity to develop your DBA career in a collaborative environment where learning is encouraged, knowledge is shared, and you'll gain hands-on experience across a varied SQL Server estate.

Occasional out-of-hours work may be required for planned maintenance or critical incidents.