Azure SQL Database Administrator

**Company Description**
Evelyn Partners is a UK leader in wealth management, providing personalised, expert investment management and financial planning advice to support clients in embracing what’s next.

Our success hinges on our people and that’s our secret for longevity. We are a team of passionate professionals and everything we do is guided by our purpose - placing the power of good advice into more hands, we go further to understand the needs of our clients and what matters most to them.

We’re here to help them make significant decisions with confidence, provide strong foundations for the future and guide them towards their goals.
**Job Description** Job Purpose**

An experienced SQL Server Development DBA is required to support Developers in creating, maintaining and improving the SQL server databases, reporting in to the Architecture Manager. We are looking for someone with solid experience in SQL Server database architecture and design who is proficient in ETL/ELT and has a solid understanding of BI tools.

**Why Join Us?**

Help Power the Future with Azure SQL— Join Our Mission-Driven Team

This is more than a technical role—it’s your opportunity to shape our digital backbone. You'll optimise and secure mission-critical SQL services, contributing directly to enhanced performance and innovation.
- Be a Technical Leader - Help build a centre of excellence for SQL operations in hybrid cloud environments.
- Make a Measurable Impact - Own the performance and reliability of core database platforms.
- Grow with Purpose - Collaborate, mentor, and lead within a culture of continuous improvement.
- Flexibility + Responsibility - Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working while playing a central role in infrastructure delivery.

**Qualifications** Key Responsibilities**

As a Database Administrator, you will:

- Manage & Optimise SQL Environments: Tune performance and monitor SQL Server instances across on-premises and Azure environments.
- Proactively Resolve Issues: Identify and remediate recurring problems to ensure scalability and reliability.
- Provide Technical Support: Deliver expert SQL support and guidance across engineering and client teams.
- Ensure Data Integrity: Support complex migrations and conversions while maintaining high standards of data quality.
- Document & Share Knowledge: Create clear technical documentation and mentor peers across the organisation.
- Maintain Availability: Perform maintenance, patching, and participate in on-call support to ensure 24/7 uptime.

**Skills, Experience & Qualifications**
- SQL Server Expertise: Proven experience installing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft SQL Server (2008 R2+), including HA/DR.
- Hybrid Cloud Experience: Solid background in managing SQL in hybrid/on-prem and Azure environments.
- Performance Tuning & Automation: Proficiency in T-SQL, PowerShell, and database performance optimisation.
- ETL & BI Tool Proficiency: Experience with SSIS, SSRS, and enterprise-level data integration.
- Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to resolve advanced SQL issues and support diverse technical users.
- Collaboration & Communication: Strong documentation skills and experience in Agile team environments.

Desirable (Nice-to-Have)
- Experience with Commvault for SQL backup/recovery.
- Familiarity with CI/CD processes for database deployment.
- Comfort working in Agile delivery models.
- Previous experience with 24/7 support on a rota basis.
- Strong communication skills for end-user engagement and third-party collaboration.
- Passion for knowledge sharing and technical mentorship.