SQL DBA/SQL Database Administrator

Microsoft SQL Server administrationAzure SQL administrationWe are seeking a skilled and methodical SQL Database Administrator to join our client''s growing technical team. In this role, you will be responsible for the management, optimisation, and maintenance of their SQL database platforms with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure SQL environments. You will ensure databases are secure, performant, and reliable while also supporting development teams with query performance, stored procedure tuning, and best practice data management. They are a growing company with a great existing software development and infrastructure team, they''re looking for their first dedicated DBA to take ownership of their growing SQL estate. Key Responsibilities: Database management and administration, oversee the setup, configuration, and administration of Azure SQL databases and related services. Performance monitoring and optimisation, continuously monitor database performance and conduct tuning activities to ensure optimal efficiency at both server and query levels. Troubleshooting and issue resolution, identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, index issues, locking contentions, and failures across the SQL environment. Security and compliance, maintain database access controls, backups, encryption, and disaster recovery procedures in line with organisational policies. System maintenance, plan and execute routine maintenance activities including patching, updating, and data migrations. ..... full job details .....