Junior - Mid Level SQL Server DBA
Junior–Mid SQL Server DBA We’re looking for a Junior–Mid Level SQL Server Database Administrator to join a skilled and supportive Data Services team where you’ll build on strong foundations and grow into a well-rounded mid-level DBA. You’ll work alongside Senior DBAs and collaborate with infrastructure, development and support teams to keep the SQL Server estate secure, available and performing at its best — while gaining exposure to automation, modern database practices and cloud technologies. What you’ll be doing * Supporting SQL Server installations, patching, monitoring and day-to-day administration * Managing backups, restores, health checks and performance monitoring * Assisting with troubleshooting performance issues, blocking, deadlocks and connectivity * Supporting database performance tuning, query optimisation and index analysis * Working with HA/DR solutions and helping test recovery procedures * Maintaining database security, access control and best practices * Collaborating across teams on releases, improvements and SQL code reviews * Documenting solutions and contributing to continuous improvement What you’ll bring * 2+ years’ experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server in a DBA-focused role * Strong SQL Server administration fundamentals and solid T-SQL skills * Experience with backup & recovery strategies * Exposure to performance tuning concepts * Experience supporting production environments * Strong problem-solving skills and clear communication Nice to have * SQL Server Replication or HA/DR exposure * PowerShell or automation experience * CI/CD awareness (Azure DevOps, Jenkins) * Exposure to Azure data services or SSIS * SQL Server or Azure certifications Why join? This is a great opportunity to develop your DBA career in a collaborative environment where learning is encouraged, knowledge is shared, and you’ll gain hands-on experience across a varied SQL Server estate. Occasional out-of-hours work may be required for planned maintenance or critical incidents