SQL Expert

Senior IT Database and Web Platform Engineer

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid, 2–3 days per week in office)

Contract: 6 Month FTC

Salary: £65,000 – £75,000

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior IT Database and Web Platform Engineer to join their Birmingham-based IT Services team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing SQL, SharePoint, and web platform infrastructure, supporting services that underpin high-profile legal and business systems across the globe.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Core Services and Platforms, you will provide expert third-line support across a wide range of systems, including SQL Server, SharePoint, Web Applications, Single Sign-On, Azure Services, and Identity Management. You will also lead on architecture, optimisation, troubleshooting, and project delivery, ensuring the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of mission-critical IT services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the support and optimisation of SQL, SharePoint, Web and Azure environments.
• Delivering deployments, platform upgrades and code releases in line with change processes.
• Proactively identifying and resolving infrastructure issues before they impact users.
• Coaching and guiding team members, acting as a trusted SME within Core Services and Platforms.
• Driving process improvement and technology innovation to keep systems modern, secure, and resilient.
• Collaborating with business services and vendor teams to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.

About You

We are looking for a technically strong and collaborative professional with:

• Previous experience as a Business/Systems Analyst, Senior Systems Consultant, or similar.
• Significant experience in SQL Server configuration, optimisation, and support.
• Hands-on expertise with SharePoint architecture and administration.
• Strong knowledge of Azure services, identity management, SSO and MFA.
• A proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in high-pressure environments.
• Experience leading projects, coaching others, and acting as a subject matter expert.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Phoebe Rees via the VIQU IT website.

Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply).

For more exciting roles and opportunities, follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment