About this role
Salary: £? - ? per year
Requirements: Well versed in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 onwards)Significant experience with T-SQL, stored procedures, and triggersExperience with Azure VMs, Windows Server, and Azure DevOpsSSIS experience, including creating, maintaining, and deploying packages through SQL Server Integration ServicesKnowledge of Power BI report server, with the ability to troubleshoot access and performance issues, perform upgrades, and install SSL certificatesBasic working knowledge of SCOM and/or Azure MonitorExperience working with ServiceNow or a similar ITIL systemPowerShell knowledge is nice to haveMicrosoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification is preferredITIL Foundation certification is preferred Responsibilities: Administer and maintain MS SQL and MySQL databases, including clustering, replication, backups, and performance tuningProvide third-line support and resolve incidents via call management systemsPerform planned releases, patching, and upgrades across environmentsMonitor and optimise database performance, including space management and alert log checksMentor junior DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team Technologies: AzureDevOpsSupportITILMySQLPower BIPowerShellSQLServiceNowSSISWindowsCloudSecurity More:
We are hiring an SQL DBA Lead to support enterprise-level database operations across Azure and on-prem Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments. The role is based full time in our Manchester secure room, working fully on site. We are offering a rate open to market based on experience, and the interview process is Tech IV. This position requires BPSS plus SC equivalent account-specific vetting requirements, and additional vetting may extend the onboarding process.
last updated 35 week of 2026