SQL Senior Database Administrator

We are seeking a Senior Database Engineer to join our Digital Modernisation Division, delivering high-quality database services within complex, multi-vendor environments. This role focuses on Microsoft SQL management and engineering, combining technical leadership with hands-on delivery across database administration, optimisation, and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Microsoft SQL services across private and public cloud environments.
• Oversee database administration, ensuring performance, availability, optimisation, and secure operations across enterprise platforms.
• Design and implement automation for database provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and routine operational processes.
• Integrate database changes into CI/CD pipelines, supporting consistent and repeatable deployments and data workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot issues, maintain governance standards, and ensure reliable service delivery.

About You and What You'll Bring

• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server environments, including administration, query development, and performance tuning.
• Advanced SQL expertise, with the ability to optimise queries, stored procedures, and data processing solutions.
• Solid understanding of database fundamentals such as data modelling, indexing, backup and recovery, and high availability.
• Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) and familiarity with CI/CD and version control practices.
• A collaborative and thoughtful problem-solver, with the ability to work across teams and contribute to secure, well-governed database environments.

Benefits

• Family Friendly certified workplace
• Equal opportunities organisation
• Commitment to creating a truly inclusive workplace
• Five Advocacy Groups for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests