SQL Database Administrator

3 weeks ago


United Kingdom FORT Full time

The Opportunity

Our client is leading business of biometric software across a range of industries - a business working with complex technology across iris and ID recognition which has been an established software engineering house over the last 10+ years with a range of products to enable businesses to manage and account for their workforce

The Why? (TOP 3 as we could put far more in there)

  • Work within a very interesting sector of biometrics and ID verification
  • Tech wise highly forefront with all hosted within AWS using the latest SQL editions with opportunities to work across SQL Development also.
  • As you will see - operating within the data space for this business it is literally the companies growth area with the opportunity for you to broaden your experience from a purely DBA to becoming involved in all matters from a data perspective with major transformations planned to be made here.

The What?

We are looking for an experienced SQL DBA / Developer who will be able to take ownership of the data estate alongside the senior DBA / Operations Manager as well as provide a level of thought leadership (coming hopefully from an interest in all things data) about new technology to use to enhance the environment.

  • Commercial experience working with SQL Server administration & support
  • Experienced working within SQL Server development.
  • Data warehousing experience
  • Excellent T-SQL skills including including query optimisation, query plan analysis, etc.
  • Any experience within cloud environments... particularly with AWS would be beneficial

The Benefits? (Skinny)

  • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (option to purchase days)
  • Upto 20% annual bonus
  • Perkbox subscription
  • 5% matched pension
  • Healthcare insurance via myWellbeing
  • Electric car salary sacrifice
  • Among more

And finally.. Who are we?

FORT - Future of Recruiting Technologists is a technical & IT search consultancy that specialises in placing experienced professionals & teams with leading technology companies in the North of England.

We strive to provide our candidates with the most transformative opportunities available. For our clients we understand that technical expertise alone does not make for the best employee. We take time to ensure a strong cultural and technical fit through deep understanding of our client's business and project needs. Ultimately, we pair technologists with businesses based on more than just skills.

Our values and standards are the bedrock of every interaction; Continual Development, Compassion and Consistency.

Please get in touch



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