SQL Server Database Administrator

Job description
Company Overview

We are a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator to support our business operations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to identify improvements that can be made throughout the organisation, ensuring stability and capacity for future growth.

The role involves working closely with the team to maintain IT policies and procedures in line with PCI DSS and ITIL guidelines. A strong track record of sustainable growth makes this a great time to join our team.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum + 3% flexible benefits + on target bonus of 5% + contributory pension.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced environment where you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and preventative maintenance of SQL Server Instances/ Data warehouse estate.

You will work with SQL/Data Warehouse development teams to improve service design, capacity planning and code performance. Performance monitoring, optimisation, identifying bottlenecks, responding to ad hoc alerts, and troubleshooting databases/data warehouse and business critical applications are also key responsibilities.
• Maintaining SQL Server instances and data warehouse estates
• Working with development teams to improve service design and code performance
• Performance monitoring and optimisation

Requirements
• Demonstrable experience of troubleshooting, optimising and managing SQL server and associated client tools and systems based on SQL Server 2008, 2008 R2, and SQL Server 2012 SQL Server 2014 – Enterprise
• Experience of project and 1st, 2nd and 3rd tier support work on SQL Server - 2008 R2, SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2014 – Enterprise
• Migration and upgrades of SQL Server Instances - Microsoft SQL Server 2008, 2008 R2, SQL Server 2012 SQL Server 2014 – Enterprise

Benefits

Our competitive package includes market rate salaries, flexible benefits, annual bonus, shuttle bus from major train station, break out areas with gaming, purchase and sell holiday entitlement, family benefits with flexi bens, succession planning, and great career prospects.

Others

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator to join a dynamic and growing organisation.