Senior SQL Database Administrator

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Telefónica Tech UK&I (Data & AI) Full time
Job Title: Senior SQL Database Administrator

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SQL Database Administrator to join our team at Telefónica Tech UK&I (Data & AI). As a key member of our DBA support team, you will be responsible for delivering first-class service to our clients worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Establish access needs and security requirements for users and manage them effectively.
  • Identify SQL database/instance performance optimisations and implement solutions.
  • Perform SQL Server patching and support customer release deployment activities and upgrades.
  • Write database and client documentation, including procedures and definitions for customer environment specifics.
  • Monitor customer environments via our monitoring tools and troubleshoot associated alerts.
  • Ensure database maintenance procedures are functioning correctly.
  • Carry out capacity planning and provisioning of SQL Server instances or databases.
  • Identify cost optimisation opportunities for clients.
  • Manage HA and DR aspects of SQL Server.
  • Provide custom solutions to clients and identify client needs.
  • Act as level 3 support for the DBA team and be available for 24x7 coverage.
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience working in similar roles.
  • Experience working in SQL Server Production Environments and managing critical situations.
  • Experience working with SQL Server FCI & AlwaysON, troubleshooting & configuration.
  • Experience and troubleshooting backups, restore and database maintenance activities.
  • Familiarity with T-SQL scripting.
  • Understanding query tuning concepts and identifying performance bottlenecks.
  • Understanding the SQL Server setup, storage and best practices.
  • Knowledge of the SQL Server data structures.
  • Knowledge of the SQL Server architecture and database design/layout.
  • Strong written and spoken English.
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to think analytically.
  • Willingness to learn based on feedback.
  • Ability to identify opportunities and issues in SQL Server environments.
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
  • Ability to help plan tasks for less experienced team members and to support and mentor.
Nice to Have:
  • Experience working with Azure SQL Databases and Azure SQL Managed Instance.
  • Knowledge of the Azure Infrastructure & Azure Backup Services.
  • Basic concepts of Azure DevOps.
  • Experience of other databases including but not limited to CosmosDB, Postgres, MySQL.
  • Experience of SQL Server Migrations to the public cloud.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior SQL Database Administrator to join our team. If you have a passion for database administration and a strong background in SQL Server, we encourage you to apply.

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