SQL Server DBA

Salary: £? - ? per year

Requirements:

• Current or recently expired SC Security Clearance; valid, active clearance is required, with recently lapsed clearance also considered
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including the SQL BI stack, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Visual Studio, and SQL Server Management Studio
• Proven experience with migration projects, including the ability to explain challenges and identify potential issues
• Experience performing in-place migrations
• Awareness of feature differences between SQL Server 2012/2016 and SQL Server 2019/2022
• Familiarity with Terraform, Git, and PowerShell is advantageous

Responsibilities:

• Lead migrations from legacy SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2012, and SQL Server 2016 to SQL Server 2019 and 2022, with SQL Server 2025 planned
• Install, migrate, and support legacy SQL and SQL BI stacks across the business
• Design and develop reliable SQL and database solutions
• Improve performance by optimizing BI-related code and analyzing SQL queries
• Support the data lifecycle in an agile environment
• Independently manage tasks, make informed decisions, and work closely with the team
• Work outside normal hours when required to support migrations

Technologies:

• Git
• Support
• PowerShell
• SQL
• Security
• SSAS
• SSIS
• Terraform
• Visual Studio

More:

We are recruiting a SQL DBA to join a dynamic database team on a six-month contract, which could run for up to two years. The role is based in central London and requires on-site work two days per week.

last updated 39 week of 2026