Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator

• Hybrid working: Only 2 days per week onsite in Southampton
• Salary: £62,000 + bonus
• Benefits: Pension, healthcare, career development
• Career growth: Genuine opportunities to progress within a world-class tech company

Are you an experienced SQL Server expert looking for your next big challenge?
Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Senior DBA, working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases in a 24/7 environment
• Optimise database and application performance
• Manage backup and recovery policies and procedures
• Implement robust database security measures
• Create, maintain, and monitor SQL scripts and processes
• Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to solve complex challenges

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years' experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases
• Strong T-SQL programming skills
• Experience with database replication and Availability Groups
• Proven problem-solving ability and a track record of meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration

Desirable skills (not essential, but a big plus):

• SSAS, SSRS, SSIS
• Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, SNS
• AWS or Azure database management

If you're ready to join a company that challenges limits, delivers excellence, and offers a truly rewarding career path, we want to hear from you.

If you have the skills required then please send your CV to danielsumpter@spectrumit.co.uk

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.