SQL Database Administrator

Job Description SQL Server Database AdministratorBirmingham (Hybrid)45-55k Depended on ExperienceAbout the OpportunityVIQU have partnered with a leading financial services company and were looking for a capable and motivated SQL Server Database Administrator to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a midlevel DBA who enjoys handson technical work, supporting developers, and strengthening their skills in Azure SQL and performance tuning.Youll play a key role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our database estate while working closely with developers and IT Infrastructure. If you enjoy problemsolving, optimising queries, and working in a collaborative environment, this role is for you.What Were Looking ForWhat Youll Be DoingInstalling, configuring, patching, and maintaining SQL Server instances across development and production.Managing backups, restores, user provisioning, security, and scheduled maintenance tasks.Supporting highavailability configurations using core SQL Server features.Supporting database monitoring, scaling, and general Azure SQL configuration.Assisting in structured Azure migration activities.Working closely with developers, QA engineers, and product teams on databaserelated requirements.Participating in SQL code reviews and providing 2ndline support for database incidents.Essential Experience35 years as a SQL Server DBA or similar role.Strong SQL Server installation, configuration, maintenance, and security understanding.Solid TSQL skills for writing and refactoring queries.Experience with performance tuning techniques.Exposure to Azure SQL administration and monitoring.Experience supporting development teams with SQLrelated needs.Experience with SQLtoAzure migration projects.Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Redgate, SolarWinds, Azure Monitor).Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Noah Yeoman via the VIQU Website Do you know someone great? Well thank you with up to 1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn

Created: 2026-03-20