Job Description

Posted 2 weeks ago

SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) – Remote – Azure – Up to £65,000 + benefits

Why this role?

This is a chance to join a specialist data services company that values technical excellence and treats DBAs as experts, not ticket‑closers. They work with a broad portfolio of customers, including well‑known household names, supporting important SQL Server environments where stability, performance and resilience really matter.

There is a strong focus on doing things properly, proactive monitoring, structured health checks, clear remediation plans rather than firefighting. If you enjoy ownership, variety, and being listened to, this is a place where DBAs tend to stay.

You'll work with

SQL Server environments across on‑prem and cloud platforms
High‑availability and disaster recovery solutions supporting production systems
Multiple client platforms in a managed services environment
Monitoring, alerting and proactive health‑check frameworks
Engineers and stakeholders who value clear communication and practical solutions

What you'll be doing

Administering and supporting SQL Server environments
Managing backups, restores, patching, monitoring and alerting
Designing and maintaining HA/DR solutions
Responding to BAU incidents, service requests and escalations
Performing structured database health checks (reliability, security, performance)
Supporting upgrades, migrations and planned changes
Working closely with customers to agree and deliver remediation plans
Contributing to documentation, standards and service improvements

Benefits

Salary up to £65,000
Fully remote working (UK based)
Generous pension contribution
Income protection and life insurance
5 weeks' annual leave, with buy/sell options
Paid birthday leave, volunteering days and long‑service leave
Funded training and certifications
Regular team training sessions and get‑togethers

Key experience

Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA
Strong SQL Server administration skills (Apply online only))
Hands‑on experience with HA/DR technologies
Solid understanding of backup, recovery and monitoring strategies
Experience supporting Azure SQL and/or AWS RDS / SQL on VMs
PowerShell scripting for automation
Comfortable working in production, customer‑facing environments

Interested?

This role is interviewing now and offers long‑term progression, not just a stop‑gap DBA position. Apply now