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Our team is growing and going from strength to strength. There are several positions available to join our practice where we have exciting projects, an incredibly talented team and great career potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Database Design and Implementation:
- Design and implement Microsoft SQL Server databases to meet organizational requirements.
- Ensure optimal database structure for efficient data storage and retrieval.
Installation and Configuration:
- Install and configure Microsoft SQL Server instances and related components.
- Perform version upgrades and apply patches as needed.
Security Management:
- Implement and maintain security measures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of data.
- Manage user access and permissions in accordance with security policies.
Performance Tuning:
- Monitor and optimize database performance through indexing, query optimization, and other strategies.
- Identify and resolve performance issues to ensure optimal database functionality.
Backup and Recovery:
- Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies.
- Implement and test disaster recovery plans to ensure data availability.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
- Monitor system health and troubleshoot issues proactively.
- Respond to and resolve database-related incidents in a timely manner.
Documentation:
- Create and maintain documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Keep documentation up-to-date with changes and improvements.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with developers, system administrators, and other IT professionals to understand and address database-related requirements.
- Provide support and guidance to application developers regarding database design and performance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and its features.
- Strong understanding of database design, performance tuning, and security best practices.
- Experience with database backup and recovery strategies.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) are a plus.
In alignment with our commitment to fostering a flexible and dynamic work environment, we have adopted a hybrid working approach that acknowledges the importance of in-person collaboration while recognising that the determination of your work location will be based on a range of factors to ensure both individual preferences and operational requirements are met.
If you would like to be part of a culture that drives innovation, delivers results, rewards performance and encourages ideas, then please press the "Apply Now" button to submit your resume.