Job Description
Senior Database Administrator - SQL Server andamp; AzureLondon, City: HybridSalary: £85,000 + PackageOverviewAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Database Administrator to join a global organisation with a complex hybrid technology environment. You will manage and improve a database estate across on-premises SQL Server, Azure SQL and Azure Cosmos DB. The role combines database administration with automation, engineering, security, high availability, disaster recovery and DevOps.A key focus will be supporting the SQL Server 2025 upgrade programme, migrating remaining SQL Server 2019 and 2022 environments while ensuring robust testing, deployment and operational stability.Role andamp; ResponsibilitiesAdminister and maintain SQL Server, Azure SQL and Azure Cosmos DB across production and non-production environments.Plan and deliver SQL Server upgrades and migrations, including compatibility assessments, testing, deployment and rollback planning.Install, configure, patch and upgrade SQL Server instances across complex environments.Support Always On Availability Groups, clustering, SQL Server replication and other high-availability technologies.Manage database performance, capacity, security, backups, restores and maintenance.Troubleshoot database and application incidents, identifying root causes and implementing permanent fixes.Develop and maintain T-SQL, PowerShell, Azure Automation Runbooks and database monitoring tools.Support Azure DevOps CI/CD ..... full job details .....