Senior Sql Database Administrator

2 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Telefónica Tech Full time

Telefónica Tech (part of the Telefónica Group) is 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. Global strategic hubs: Spain, Brazil, the UK, Germany.

The Telefónica Tech UK&I hub has an end- to-end portfolio of market leading services and develops integrated technology solutions to accelerate digital transformation through: Cloud, Data & AI (Adatis), Enterprise Applications (Incremental), Workplace Services and Cyber Security & Networking.


Values: Open, Trusted and Bold


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 role, please get in touch.


Trusted Partners:

  • Microsoft: Top 3 Service Providers, Azure Expert Status, Fastrack & Inner Circle Partner
  • HPE: Platinum Partner – FY23 UK&I Solution Provider of the Year
  • Palo Alto & Crowdstrike: part of our NextDefense Cyber Security Portfolio
  • Fortinet: Elite VIP Program – one of only 2 in the UK
  • AWS: Advanced Solution & Managed Service Provider Program


Job Description

You'll be working, collaborating, and socialising with your colleagues across all three of our offices in the UK, Bulgaria, and India.

There will be a need to work outside of the normal office hours occasionally, but this can be remotely (from your home) and of course, this time will be recognised and rewarded.

As a Senior SQL Database Administrator, you will provide ongoing delivery and support for well-recognised clients worldwide. You will be part of the DBA support team, that will deliver a first-class service to our clients. You will be communicating regularly with technical, applications and operational colleagues to ensure database integrity, security, and performance. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Establishing the access needs and security requirements of users and managing them.
  • Identifying SQL database/instance performance optimisations.
  • Performing SQL Server patching and support customer release deployment activities and upgrades.
  • Writing database & client documentation, including procedures and definitions for customer environment specifics.
  • Monitoring the customer environments via our monitoring tools and able to identify & troubleshoot the associated alerts.
  • Ensuring that database maintenance procedures are functioning correctly.
  • Carrying out capacity planning and provisioning of SQL Server instances or databases.
  • Identifying cost optimisation opportunities for clients.
  • Managing the HA and DR aspects of SQL Server.
  • Providing custom solutions to clients and identifying the client needs.
  • Acting as level 3 support for the DBA team and available for 24x7 coverage.


Qualifications

SKILLS AND 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


Additional Information

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 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 role, please get in touch.


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