70 Database Administrator jobs in the United Kingdom
Database Administrator
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Are you an experienced SQL Database Administrator looking to join a team where your work genuinely makes a difference?
We're seeking a DBA with solid SQL skills and a good understanding of performance tuning and optimization data migrations to join our dynamic, innovative team for a 12 month fixed term contract.
We are a collaborative and driven team who are passionate about the work we do-and we like to enjoy the journey. If that sounds like your kind of environment, we'd love to hear from you.
**What you'll do:**
At Optum UK, we believe in using the power of technology to make healthcare faster, better, and more accessible for everyone. You'll play a key role in helping us deliver on that mission.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Being responsible for the stability, availability and performance of a highly-available database infrastructure
+ Helping to set up new database environments
+ Troubleshooting and resolving any technical challenges that arise
+ Ensuring systems meet SLA's
+ Enabling a seamless transition from legacy systems to modern cloud-based environments
**Who You'll Be:**
You'll be an experienced DBA, with extensive SQL Server experience, and comfortable working as part of a team.
We value curious thinkers who seek out opportunities for improvement and efficiency. Your approach and mindset will be just as important as your technical expertise.
You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in.
**Other useful skills and experience include:**
+ Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Microsoft SQL Server 2019 with along with experience in 2008R2/2012/2014/2016 databases
+ Experience with SQL Server backups, restores, DBCC, corruption and recovery
+ Experience with database monitoring tools, e.g. SolarWinds, Idera and Datadog
+ Proven T-SQL authoring skills
+ Experience with DBA tools, DACPAC, GitHub, Automation and IAC
+ Proven willingness to support with ad-hoc overtime requests
+ Experience maintaining databases with minimal or no downtime
If this sounds like you, apply now to discover why Optum UK is a great place to work.
**Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.**
_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._
_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. © 2025 UnitedHealth Group. All rights reserved._
SQL Database Administrator
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Key Responsibilities
* Maintain high-availability SQL Server environments and optimise performance
* Monitor systems proactively to minimise downtime and strengthen security
* Lead capacity planning and backup/recovery strategies
* Develop and support scripts, utilities, and integration workflows
* Support development standards across procedures and packages
* Oversee database upgrades, deployments, and change management
* Collaborate across IT, business services, and infrastructure teams
* Evaluate and implement third-party solutions and emerging technologies
Essential Skills & Experience
* Advanced SQL Server 2019/2022 administration in Windows 2022/2025
* Expertise in tuning, monitoring, SSIS, SSAS, T-SQL, and PowerBI
* Strong experience with SQL Availability Groups, encryption, and security features
* Ability to build and maintain SSIS packages via Visual Studio
* Proven external data integration via SFTP
* Familiarity with Redgate tools and other RDBMS platforms including Azure
* Sound understanding of Active Directory, Windows Clustering
* Exposure to legal platforms (e.g., iManage, Aderant, IntApp)
* Experience supporting large enterprise or law firm environments
In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position.
DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business
SQL Database Administrator
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Key Responsibilities
* Maintain high-availability SQL Server environments and optimise performance
* Monitor systems proactively to minimise downtime and strengthen security
* Lead capacity planning and backup/recovery strategies
* Develop and support scripts, utilities, and integration workflows
* Support development standards across procedures and packages
* Oversee database upgrades, deployments, and change management
* Collaborate across IT, business services, and infrastructure teams
* Evaluate and implement third-party solutions and emerging technologies
Essential Skills & Experience
* Advanced SQL Server 2019/2022 administration in Windows 2022/2025
* Expertise in tuning, monitoring, SSIS, SSAS, T-SQL, and PowerBI
* Strong experience with SQL Availability Groups, encryption, and security features
* Ability to build and maintain SSIS packages via Visual Studio
* Proven external data integration via SFTP
* Familiarity with Redgate tools and other RDBMS platforms including Azure
* Sound understanding of Active Directory, Windows Clustering
* Exposure to legal platforms (e.g., iManage, Aderant, IntApp)
* Experience supporting large enterprise or law firm environments
In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position.
DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business
Sr Database Administrator

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Job Description:
Location: Hybrid - 3 days/week in our Newcastle office
About Sage
Sage is a global leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses. We simplify complex processes so our customers can focus on what matters most. With innovation at our core, we're transforming how businesses operate.
About the EAD DBA Team
The EAD DBA Team is responsible and accountable for IT regional and global databases instances. The team ensure our Applications and Services are constantly available to run the Sage businesses. A Sr Database Administrator bridges the technical gaps between Data, Development and Operations by developing, administering, improving database performance, integrity and availability. The Sr Database Administrator is responsible for working across various teams, ensuring databases remain available, secure and performant.
To do this the Sr Database Administrator works closely with delivery teams by deploying, administering, monitoring, and improving their databases and integrations. Working with Security, Architecture and Automation subject matter experts, the Sr Database Administrator builds and runs infrastructure, operational processes, infrastructure as code, automation of manual processes & improves operational capabilities. These responsibilities include disaster recovery, high system availability, on-demand scalable solutions, database monitoring, continuous deployment capabilities, etc.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and optimize database architectures (on prem and in the cloud) that support business applications and ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.
- Establish and enforce database security protocols, including access controls and encryption standards.
- Implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
- Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to improve system efficiency. Identifying issues proactively and mitigating them to avoid customer impact.
- Identify opportunities to lead collaborations with development teams to optimize database queries and application performance (on prem and in the cloud) to improve customer experience.
- Manage database and tool migrations, upgrades, and patch implementations.
- Develop and maintain automated scripts for routine maintenance tasks.
- Leading the team during high pressure incident scenarios, providing technical expertise and advice to the relevant workstreams, as well as driving stakeholder communication.
- Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for critical database support is optional.
- Taking lead on adopting Cloud technology, tools, and processes.
- Ability to build lasting relationships across functions and organisations.
- Coordinate with Operational and Security functions to build a cohesive organization. Ensure the adherence to policies defined by Security team.
Why Sage?
At Sage, you'll join a collaborative, innovative team making a real impact. We empower our people to grow, lead, and shape the future of business tech.
Function:
IT
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United Kingdom
Office Location:
Newcastle
Work Place type:
Hybrid
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SQL Database Administrator
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Senior Database Administrator
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Oracle Database Administrator
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Join Our Team as a Database Administrator Keep Europe Running Smoothly
Are you a skilled Oracle Database Administrator ready to take ownership of critical systems that power operations across Europe? Were looking for a proactive, detail-oriented DBA to join our team based in Market Harborough. Youll play a key role in maintaining and supporting databases that underpin customer sites across the con.
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SQL Database Administrator - ONSITE
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Job: SQL Database Administrator (Debden IG10) - ONSITE
Mon-Fri onsite in Debden IG10
Offices a 5 mins walk from Debden tube station (Central line)
Salary to £90k + pension scheme + health
Free onsite gym & parking
Please only apply if you are able to work from their Debden offices Monday-Friday. Hybrid or remote working is not available. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a sub-60 mins (each-way.
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SQL Database Administrator - ONSITE
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Job: SQL Database Administrator (Debden IG10) - ONSITE
Mon-Fri onsite in Debden IG10
Offices a 5 mins walk from Debden tube station (Central line)
Salary to £90k + pension scheme + health
Free onsite gym & parking
Please only apply if you are able to work from their Debden offices Monday-Friday. Hybrid or remote working is not available. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a sub-60 mins (each-way.
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SQL Database Administrator (Remote)
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For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist: Lavanya at Title: SQL Database Administrator - Remote Location: Remote Duration: 5 Months (Contract to Hire) Job Summary Serve as a SQL Database Administrator, responsible for managing and maintaining SQL Server databases, implementing and managing database backup and recovery strategies, collaborating with development teams to support database-related tasks, perform database performance tuning and optimization. Principal Accountabilities (Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.) Manage, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases to ensure high availability and reliability. ptimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and system resource management. Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies. Plan and execute database and server upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal downtime. Implement security measures, including encryption, authentication, and auditing, to protect data. Work closely with developers, system administrators, and business analysts to support application development and troubleshooting. Utilize monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve performance and reliability issues. The client is consolidating 6 data centers into 2 (VA and DFW), and client have 1200 databases that need to be migrated, and another 800 that are to be owned by this team. his is NOT a Development DBA. Writing some scripts (PowerShell) is helpful. Building clusters, performing backups (backups are made using Commvault), deally, some Windows Server Administration in the past would be great (or knowledge would be great) Cloud Experience: This is helpful, but not a hard requirement. SIS and SSRS – Deploying packages (not building them) SQL Server Versions: Upgrading everything from 2012 to 2022. D A Team Size: 2 (Jason and an Oracle DBA, who is trained to do SQL DBA) Redgate is being used for monitoring (if client have it, it would be helpful) xperience Required: 3 to 5 years of DBA or more with configuration, troubleshooting Overkill – Someone extremely heavy on the development side is a NO (client have Development DBAs already, and this is not a Dev DBA role). r wth – Today, Jason has a Server, a DBA, a Networking team, etc. There certainly are leadership opportunities to run these teams down the lane. Knowledge & Skills K owledge and skills may vary by system assignment. xpertise in SQL Server (2017/2019/2022) installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, and optimization. Experience with Always-On Availability Groups, Clustering, and Replication. Hands-on experience in database backup, restore, and disaster recovery planning. Proficiency in SQL Server Profiler, Performance Monitor, and Extended Events. Knowledge of SSIS and SSRS Understanding and experience of cloud-based databases (Azure, etc.) is a plus. Proficient in completing daily assignments and project activities with great attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, good judgment, and an ability to act decisively. Experience & Education 5-7 years of experience as a Database Administrator in a production environment. Experience with the Windows operating system is a plus Experience with VMware is a plus Experience with Postgres and MySQL is a plus Physical Requirements/Working Environment xtended hours of computer use. Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Interview Process: 1 level and done (video interviews), hiring manager and another Lead
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