SQL DBA Role - FTC - Hybrid - London (Victoria) / Remote

OverviewSQL DBA - Data heavy platform within the automotive industry - Hybrid

Role

- SQL DBA

Type

- Fixed term contract (3 months initially)

Salary

- 75,000 - 80,000

Location

- Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office (Victoria, London) / 3 day remote

Start

- ASAP, need to have the ability to start by

8th August

Spec

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PURPOSE OF POST:

Load Testing Plan and Execution

DataOps practices (CI/CD for schema)

Query tuning and execution plan analysis

Governance, auditing, and compliance enforcement

Working with developers to write scalable SQL

Proactive anomaly detection using Query Store or Extended Events

Qualifications / Skills / Attributes Required by Job Holder

Bachelor''s or Master''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Proven experience as a DBA for 5+ years

Strong proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server

Experience with database monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., SQL Profiler, Redgate, SolarWinds)

Hands-on with performance tuning and optimization (PTO)

Experience in backup and recovery best practices

Familiarity with High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) options

Proficiency in T-SQL scripting and automation

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

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