SQL DBA

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Edinburgh
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

SQL Server administration Performance tuning High Availability / Disaster Recovery (Always On AGs) T-SQL Backup and recovery strategies Windows Server Azure concepts PowerShell scripting

FULL DESCRIPTION

SQL DBA

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] have partnered with a global Financial Services business in Edinburgh who are looking for a SQL Server DBA for an initial 6 month contract. You will focus on ensuring performance, availability and security of critical SQL Server environments whilst supporting ongoing operations, improvements, and project work. This is a hybrid position, with the expectation being 3 days a week onsite in their Edinburgh City Centre office.

  • Job Type: Contract or Temp
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Salary: £500 per day
  • Expires: 31/05/2026

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Significant hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments
  • Strong expertise in SQL Server administration (installation, configuration, troubleshooting)
  • Proven experience with performance tuning (indexes, execution plans, waits, IO, memory)
  • Solid knowledge of HA/DR technologies (Always On AGs essential)
  • Strong T-SQL skills for diagnostics, automation, and troubleshooting
  • Experience with backup and recovery strategies in large environments
  • Understanding of Windows Server and storage concepts
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
  • Familiarity with Azure concepts

Desirable Skills

  • PowerShell / Terraform scripting for DBA automation
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g. Redgate, SolarWinds, Quest Spotlight)
  • Experience working in regulated or security-conscious environments
  • Exposure to DevOps / CI-CD database deployment practices
  • Experience of Fabric and Azure Data Factory
  • Redwood RMJ

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