14 Database Administration jobs in the United Kingdom

A product-focused software company helping project-based businesses thrive are currently looking for a skilled SQL Server DBA with Azure experience.

• 3+ years' experience in SQL Serverwith hands-on Azure SQL Database administration
• Strong T-SQL (queries, stored procedures, indexing, performance tuning)
• Proven experience maintaining, optimising, and scalin.

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Adria Solutions has an exciting opportunity for a talented SQL Developer/DBA to join our growing client based in Manchester. As SQL Developer/DBA you will work on a diverse array of products and systems using a variety of technologies in a time-pressured environment.

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Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. 

About the Role:

As a SQL Server Database Administrator, you’ll be at the heart of keeping our clients’ most critical systems running — fast, secure, and resilient. This isn’t just about maintaining databases; it’s about shaping how they perform today and scale for the future.

You’ll take ownership of performance tuning, production support, and database management across both production and non-production environments. From optimising queries and managing high availability to tightening security and driving automation, your expertise will make a tangible difference every day.

Beyond the technical delivery, you’ll also play a part in process improvement, knowledge sharing, and helping raise best practice standards within the DBA team — ensuring Sword continues to deliver database services our clients can rely on with confidence.

As the SQL Server Database Administrator, you will:

• Configure, maintain, and optimise a range of SQL Server environments to ensure performance, availability, and security.

• Monitor database health across production and non-production systems, proactively resolving performance bottlenecks and issues.
• Install, upgrade, and manage SQL Server database applications.
• Perform in-depth performance tuning, including query optimisation, index management, and resource analysis.
• Develop and implement robust database security processes, including access control and credential management.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot replication, log shipping, clustering, mirroring, and Always On Availability Groups.
• Refine and automate regular maintenance tasks such as backups, index rebuilds, and statistics updates.
• Deliver scheduled maintenance and release deployments, including occasional after-hours work.
• Review database architectures and provide guidance on SQL Server best practice.
• Maintain hands-on use of SQL Server monitoring tools and techniques.
• Research emerging database technologies and share insights through documentation, mentoring, and knowledge transfer.
• Track and document issues, changes, and resolutions to maintain clear, auditable records.
• Support database migrations, including on-prem to cloud transitions (Azure/AWS)

Requirements

• Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA, supporting both production and non-production environments.
• Expert knowledge of SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Strong skills in backup, restore, recovery models, and database security.
• Hands-on experience with high availability and disaster recovery configurations.
• Proficiency in T-SQL, with PowerShell scripting desirable.
• Knowledge of hardware and server configuration for database environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS – IaaS, PaaS, Managed Instances).
• Broader database experience (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) is an advantage.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to solve complex problems under pressure.

Benefits

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.  

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life.  In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: 

• Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. 
• Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.  We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. 
• A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more…. 

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. 

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real transformation change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.

About the role:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Database Administrator with expertise in Microsoft SQL Server to join our team. This role will focus on managing, optimising, and securing enterprise-scale SQL Server environments, ensuring their performance, availability, and integrity. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience across both on-premises and cloud deployments, with a track record of implementing improvements that make systems faster, more reliable, and easier to manage.

As the Database Administrator, you will:

• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Monitor database performance and implement improvement strategies.
• Manage database security, roles, and permissions.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks including indexing, updates, and patching.
• Design and implement database solutions to support business applications.
• Collaborate with developers to optimise queries and database design.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues.
• Maintain documentation related to database architecture, processes, and procedures.
• Stay current with SQL Server updates, best practices, and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a DBA with strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 and above).
• Knowledge of backup and recovery strategies, high availability, and disaster recovery.
• Familiarity with performance tuning and query optimisation.
• Understanding of data security and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Preferred certifications: Microsoft MCSA: SQL Server or MCSE: Data Management and Analytics.
• Experience with cloud-based SQL Server deployments (e.g., Azure SQL) is desirable.

Benefits

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life.  In addition to a Competitive Salary , here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:

Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.

Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.  We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.

A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more….

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement.  If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience.  We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

Within Future, Marketforce is the business unit focused on Circulation Newsstand in the UK and globally. With more than 30-years of experience, Marketforce leads the way in magazine distribution, global sales and marketing for a wide range of publishing partners which includes the Future portfolio. It is the #1 magazine distributor distributing over 200 million copies worldwide each year.

The Marketforce applications are bespoke and purpose built, on the foundations of Oracle (19c)/ ORACLE Forms (64bit) 12.2.1.3.0 and WebLogic 12.2.1.3.0 and Microsoft .NET technologies, using both waterfall and agile methodologies. The exception is our BI reporting tool, Business Objects XI (BOXI) , a proprietary SAP product. Developer tools and supporting products exist which are used to aid the ongoing developments of the applications.

Underpinning the applications is a suite of ORACLE distributed 19c databases, hosted on multiple ORACLE Data Appliance hardware.

This position requires the individual to become the ORACLE / ORACLE Forms technical expert for applications, BAU delivery, enhancements, developments and the primary contact for the business, each engineer also has to provide secondary cover for other applications based on their technology experience

What you'll be doing.

The Circulation Tech team of 10, consists of Project Managers, Business Analysts, ORACLE and Software Engineers. Additionally the team is the conduit for Infrastructure/ Networks based projects, working closely with an extended team to manage and deliver change through to Marketforce and its applications.

The team works closely with other partners:

• Future colleagues such as Finance (NetSuite) team, Editorial, Production, Tech & Engineering teams
• Marketforce partners such as 3rd party (non-Future) publishers, wholesalers, retailers, carriers, International distributors

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve.

• Experience in database development using Oracle PL/SQL
• SQL writing skills and data analysis using SQLPlus/ Toad/ SQL developer
• Experience in debugging and performance tuning PL/SQL code
• Experience in Oracle Forms 12c (Oracle Fusion Middleware)
• Experience with ETL processing, data extraction, transform and load
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of database best practices
• A willingness to learn and develop

• Multi-tasking, prioritise and deliver and communicate accordingly
• Front facing with business stakeholders
• Strong communication and documentation skills

• Code management using GitLab
• Utilising Atlassian Jira and Confluence

What's in it for you…

We have a number of awesome perks available to our staff. We offer huge opportunities to learn and develop, whether through professional qualifications, exposure to incredible business projects or informal lunch & learns, hosted by your colleagues. We have a fantastic culture where we really do care about our people and want everyone to succeed. Varied roles mean you’re not pigeonholed in to one finite area but get the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and experience

And to top it all off, not only do we offer unlimited holiday because we trust you to manage your workload and time but we also offer a share in our success whereby every colleague is eligible to join our profit pool bonus scheme - if Future hits their performance targets all colleagues may receive a bonus.

Internal Job Family Level T6

The expected range for this job is £33,000 - £50,000

Wh o are we…

We’re Future. We’re 3000+ colleagues over 250+ brands speaking to 400 million people every month across the globe through websites, events and magazines. We’ve got ambitious plans that build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities and we’re looking for talented people who want to be a part of it.

Want to know more…

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We have a voice and we’re going to use it. We promote diversity and inclusion not just in our recruitment processes, but everything we do. We’re an equal opportunity employer and we will continue to ensure our recruitment process is free of bias and our workplaces are inclusive, positive, free of discrimination and respecting of all backgrounds and beliefs. Our culture is underpinned by our values and employees - current and future - are treated with respect and fairness.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website

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Senior SQL and Web Platform Engineer
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)
Contract: 6 Months Fixed Term Contract
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior SQL and Web Platform Engineer to join the IT Services team of a leading international professional services organisation based in Birmingham. In this critical role, you will support and maintain the organisation’s core database, web, SharePoint, and authentication platforms across both on-premises and cloud environments. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Core Services and Platforms, you will provide expert technical support, optimise infrastructure performance, lead deployments, and collaborate closely with business services and vendors to ensure resilient, high-quality IT services.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide third-line support for SQL Server, SharePoint, Web application infrastructure, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Azure cloud services.

• Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise server performance and availability, adhering to Microsoft best practices.

• Manage Azure SharePoint cloud services, SQL estate, and web farms globally to ensure uptime, load balancing, and disaster recovery readiness.

• Lead deployments, code releases, and platform upgrades following change control and service management standards.

• Collaborate with IT application teams, business units, and vendors to deliver timely support and continuous improvements.

• Act as a technical lead and mentor within the Core Services and Platforms team to promote knowledge sharing.

• Maintain detailed system documentation, including Root Cause Analysis and knowledge base articles.

• Participate in an on-call rota supporting critical infrastructure.

• Contribute to strategy, resource planning, budgeting, and roadmaps for database, web, and supporting platform services.
  Key Requirements

• Proven expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.

• Strong experience with Microsoft SharePoint architecture and administration.

• Practical knowledge of Azure Cloud Services, including SharePoint Online management.

• Familiarity with Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) technologies.

• Solid understanding of web application infrastructure and deployment (e.g., IIS, web farms).

• Experience managing hybrid IT environments (on-premise and cloud).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

• Strong communication skills for liaising with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience with IT service management frameworks, change control, and agile working practices.
  Desirable Skills

• Experience with PowerShell or other automation tools for infrastructure management.

• Familiarity with ITIL or similar service management methodologies.

• Knowledge of capacity planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

• Experience in the legal or professional services sector is a plus.
  Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Phoebe Rees via the VIQU IT website. Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). Follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment for more exciting roles.

Senior Cloud Database Engineer - SQL Server

• Salary: 62,000 + bonus
• Benefits: Pension, healthcare, career development
• Hybrid working: Only 2 days per week onsite in Southampton
• Career growth: Genuine opportunities to progress within a world-class tech company

Are you an experienced SQL Server expert looking for your next big challenge?

Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Senior Cloud Database Engineer , working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases in a 24/7 environment
• Optimise database and application performance
• Manage backup and recovery policies and procedures
• Implement robust database security measures
• Create, maintain, and monitor SQL scripts and processes
• Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to solve complex challenges

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years' experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases
• Strong T-SQL programming skills
• Experience with database replication and Availability Groups
• Proven problem-solving ability and a track record of meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration

Desirable skills (not essential, but a big plus):

• SSAS, SSRS, SSIS
• Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, SNS
• AWS or Azure database management

If you're ready to join a company that challenges limits, delivers excellence, and offers a truly rewarding career path, we want to hear from you.

Hit apply to upload your CV.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior SQL and Web Platform Engineer
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)
Contract: 6 Months Fixed Term Contract
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior SQL and Web Platform Engineer to join the IT Services team of a leading international professional services organisation based in Birmingham. In this critical role, you will support and maintain the organisation’s core database, web, SharePoint, and authentication platforms across both on-premises and cloud environments. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Core Services and Platforms, you will provide expert technical support, optimise infrastructure performance, lead deployments, and collaborate closely with business services and vendors to ensure resilient, high-quality IT services.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide third-line support for SQL Server, SharePoint, Web application infrastructure, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Azure cloud services.

• Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise server performance and availability, adhering to Microsoft best practices.

• Manage Azure SharePoint cloud services, SQL estate, and web farms globally to ensure uptime, load balancing, and disaster recovery readiness.

• Lead deployments, code releases, and platform upgrades following change control and service management standards.

• Collaborate with IT application teams, business units, and vendors to deliver timely support and continuous improvements.

• Act as a technical lead and mentor within the Core Services and Platforms team to promote knowledge sharing.

• Maintain detailed system documentation, including Root Cause Analysis and knowledge base articles.

• Participate in an on-call rota supporting critical infrastructure.

• Contribute to strategy, resource planning, budgeting, and roadmaps for database, web, and supporting platform services.
  Key Requirements

• Proven expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.

• Strong experience with Microsoft SharePoint architecture and administration.

• Practical knowledge of Azure Cloud Services, including SharePoint Online management.

• Familiarity with Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) technologies.

• Solid understanding of web application infrastructure and deployment (e.g., IIS, web farms).

• Experience managing hybrid IT environments (on-premise and cloud).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

• Strong communication skills for liaising with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience with IT service management frameworks, change control, and agile working practices.
  Desirable Skills

• Experience with PowerShell or other automation tools for infrastructure management.

• Familiarity with ITIL or similar service management methodologies.

• Knowledge of capacity planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

• Experience in the legal or professional services sector is a plus.
  Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Phoebe Rees via the VIQU IT website. Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). Follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment for more exciting roles.

Senior Cloud Database Engineer - SQL Server

• Salary: 62,000 + bonus
• Benefits: Pension, healthcare, career development
• Hybrid working: Only 2 days per week onsite in Southampton
• Career growth: Genuine opportunities to progress within a world-class tech company

Are you an experienced SQL Server expert looking for your next big challenge?

Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Senior Cloud Database Engineer , working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases in a 24/7 environment
• Optimise database and application performance
• Manage backup and recovery policies and procedures
• Implement robust database security measures
• Create, maintain, and monitor SQL scripts and processes
• Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to solve complex challenges

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years' experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases
• Strong T-SQL programming skills
• Experience with database replication and Availability Groups
• Proven problem-solving ability and a track record of meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration

Desirable skills (not essential, but a big plus):

• SSAS, SSRS, SSIS
• Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, SNS
• AWS or Azure database management

If you're ready to join a company that challenges limits, delivers excellence, and offers a truly rewarding career path, we want to hear from you.

Hit apply to upload your CV.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.