Lead SQL DBA

Smartedge’s Client is looking for an individual to help with their Lead SQL DBA @ Manchester, UK

Job Description :

The SQL DBA will act as a subject matter expert for Azure and on-prem Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments. The role supports enterprise-level database operations across production, UAT, and development environments, ensuring performance, availability, and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain MS SQL and MySQL databases, including clustering, replication, backups, and performance tuning.

• Provide third-line support and resolve incidents via call management systems.

• Perform planned releases, patching, and upgrades across environments.

• Monitor and optimise database performance, including space management and alert log checks.

• Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.

Skills and Experience Required

• Well versed in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 onwards)

• Significant experience with T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers

• Experience with Azure VM’s, Windows Server and Azure DevOps

• SSIS – experience in creating, maintaining, and deploying packages through SQL Server Integration Services

• Power BI – knowledge of Power BI report server, and an ability to troubleshoot issues around access and performance issues, perform upgrades and install SSL certificates

• Basic working knowledge of SCOM and/or Azure Monitor

• Experience working with ServiceNow or a similar ITIL system

• Nice to have: Powershell

• - Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification (preferred).

• - ITIL Foundation certification (preferred).

If this sounds like a role you would be interested in or if you know someone in this field.

Connect with me or email me at pavitra.b@smartedgesolutions.co.uk

Alternatively, you can call me on Tel: +44(0)203 500 2108.