Senior Database Administrator
Core
Administer, monitor, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments across an enterprise estate, ensuring stability, performance, scalability, and security.
Role type
Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server)
Builds
Enterprise SQL Server platforms, data architectures, and backup/recovery procedures.
Domain
Enterprise IT Operations / Database Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Microsoft SQL Server administration, database monitoring, backup and recovery, performance tuning, security controls, schema design, data integration, high-availability architecture, patching, disaster recovery planning, NFR definition, legacy modernization
Preferred skills
Regulated environment experience (financial services), DevOps/DevSecOps practices, SQL Cloud Technology expertise, architectural decision-making
Technologies
Microsoft SQL Server, Agile/Scrum
Responsibilities
Administer and optimize SQL Server environments; define and promote database standards and governance; design data architectures and integration approaches; manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures; implement security controls; drive performance tuning and query optimization; support low-level solution design for new products; provide troubleshooting and consulting to development teams; modernize legacy database environments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC