Senior SQL Database Administrator

2 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Telefónica Tech Full time
Job Title: Senior SQL Database Administrator

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SQL Database Administrator to join our team at Telefónica Tech. 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 their 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.

About Telefónica Tech:

We are a leading NextGen Tech solutions provider with a highly diversified team of over 6,000 exceptionally skilled employees and +60 nationalities. We serve more than 5.5m customers every day in over 175 countries, with a global ecosystem of market-leading partners. Our values are Open, Trusted and Bold.

Why Join Us:

We don't believe hiring is a tick box exercise, so if you feel that you don't match the job description 100%, but would still be a great fit for the role, please get in touch.

What We Offer:

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a competitive compensation package.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information].

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