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Database Administrator

Hybrid in London·Added 2 days ago (last checked 6 Nov)

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Stott and May

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Our summary

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Hybrid, London
Contract
Contract role, outside IR35

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Microsoft SQL Server, alongside previous experience working within the insurance or wider financial services sector, ideally in an FCA- or PRA-regulated environment.

  • Strong hands-on experience as a SQL Database Administrator within an enterprise environment.
  • Extensive Microsoft SQL Server administration experience.
  • Knowledge of database performance, security, backup and recovery.
  • Experience with enterprise infrastructure, monitoring and alerting tools.
  • Understanding of cloud-based SQL technologies.
  • Experience working within Agile/Scrum and DevOps environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting and stakeholder management skills.
  • Previous experience within insurance or financial services is essential.
  • Understanding of regulatory compliance, operational resilience and risk within financial services.

Nice to have

  • Experience working within an FCA- or PRA-regulated environment is highly desirable.
  • Background in life assurance, pensions or other regulated financial institutions would be ad-vantageous.

Education & certifications

  • Degree in Computer Science, IT or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Microsoft certifications desirable.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: Competitive

The role

Database Administrator

We are seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator for a contract opportunity within a leading financial services / insurance organisation.

What you'll do

You will be responsible for maintaining, managing and optimising enterprise SQL database environments, ensuring performance, security, resilience and availability across business-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, manage and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments.
  • Manage database backups, recovery, security, patching and monitoring.
  • Undertake performance tuning, optimisation and capacity planning.
  • Ensure database resilience, availability and scalability.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshoot complex database issues.
  • Support SQL cloud technologies and infrastructure improvements.
  • Contribute to technical design, new implementations and continuous improvement projects.
  • Work closely with infrastructure, architecture, engineering and development teams.
  • Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.

How you'll work

Start: ASAP

Duration: 6 months

Location: hybrid, 2-days per week in central London

Statement of Work - outside IR35

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