SQL Server DBA/Engineer

SQL Server DBA/Engineer 4 Months (Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) London/Hybrid - 1-2 days per week on site Job Summary The SQL DBA Engineer is responsible for designing, managing, and optimizing SQL database environments to ensure performance, availability, scalability, and security across business-critical systems. The role combines database architecture, administration, performance tuning, governance, backup and recovery planning, and support for application and infrastructure teams. Key Responsibilities Design and maintain SQL database architecture aligned to business and application requirementsAdminister, monitor, and optimize SQL database environments for performance, reliability, and scalabilityLead database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and migration activitiesDefine and implement backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategiesTroubleshoot database issues, performance bottlenecks, and system failuresSupport capacity planning, database health checks, and performance tuning initiativesEnsure database security, access controls, compliance, and audit readinessWork closely with application, infrastructure, and development teams on database-related requirementsDevelop and maintain database standards, policies, and technical documentationProvide technical guidance on SQL best practices, architecture decisions, and database optimizationRequired Skills and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related fieldStrong experience in SQL database administration and architecture rolesDeep understanding of database design, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and high-availability solutionsExperience with database monitoring, troubleshooting, and capacity planningKnowledge of security, compliance, and operational controls for database environmentsAbility to support complex database environments across production and non-production systemsStrong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skillsGood communication and stakeholder coordination abilitiesPreferred Qualifications Experience with SQL Server clustering, replication, Always On, or similar high-availability solutionsExposure to cloud database platforms and migration projectsFamiliarity with automation, scripting, and database deployment toolsExperience supporting large-scale enterprise or customer-facing environmentsRelevant certifications in SQL Server, database administration, or cloud platformsKey Competencies Database architecturePerformance optimizationProblem-solvingRisk awarenessAccountabilityTechnical leadership Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.