HelloKindred
SQL Database Administrator Lead
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Company Description
Who is HelloKindred?
HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.
Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.
Job Description
Anticipated Contract End Date/Length
Contract through January 15, 2027
Work Setup
Onsite
Clearance Required
BPSS plus SC-equivalent account-specific vetting requirements
Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a SQL Database Administrator Lead to act as a subject matter expert for Azure and on-premises Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments. The successful candidate will support enterprise-level database operations across production, UAT, and development environments, ensuring database performance, availability, and security. This role will be based full time in a secure room in Manchester.
What you will do:
- Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL databases across production, UAT, and development environments.
- Manage database clustering, replication, backups, and performance tuning.
- Provide third-line database support and resolve incidents through call management systems.
- Perform planned releases, patching, and upgrades across database environments.
- Monitor and optimise database performance, including space management and alert log checks.
- Support Azure VM and Windows Server environments relevant to database operations.
- Create, maintain, and deploy SSIS packages through SQL Server Integration Services.
- Troubleshoot Power BI Report Server access and performance issues.
- Perform Power BI Report Server upgrades and install SSL certificates.
- Monitor database environments using SCOM and/or Azure Monitor.
- Manage database-related incidents and requests through ServiceNow or similar ITIL systems.
- Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
- Apply PowerShell capabilities to support database administration activities, where applicable.
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Qualifications
- Demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or later, including T-SQL, stored procedures, and triggers.
- Demonstrate experience supporting Azure VMs, Windows Server, and Azure DevOps environments.
- Demonstrate expertise in creating, maintaining, and deploying SSIS packages through SQL Server Integration Services.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Power BI Report Server, including access and performance troubleshooting, upgrades, and SSL certificate installation.
- Possess basic working knowledge of SCOM and/or Azure Monitor.
- Bring experience working with ServiceNow or a similar ITIL system.
- Demonstrate proficiency in MySQL database administration, including clustering, replication, backups, performance tuning, and monitoring.
- Possess PowerShell skills, preferably.
- Hold Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate certification or equivalent, preferably.
- Hold ITIL Foundation certification, preferably.
- Be available to work fully onsite in a secure room in Manchester.
- Be able to satisfy BPSS and SC-equivalent account-specific vetting requirements.
- Be able to work on a PAYE basis through an umbrella company.
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Additional Information
- Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.
- HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.
- We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
- HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Department
Tech Staffing
Anticipated Hours per Week
37.5
Work Setup
In-Office
Compensation
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