SQL DBA

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 + 10% salary sacrifice pension + flexible benefits
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid)

We’re working with a well-established organisation looking to hire a SQL DBA to support and improve a growing SQL Server estate. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys project‑led DBA work, working closely with colleagues, and being hands‑on with change rather than pure BAU support.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the day‑to‑day health and administration of SQL Server environments, while also playing a key role in major projects, including migrations, upgrades, and platform improvements. The team values proactive DBAs who focus on stability, performance, and continuous improvement, rather than firefighting.

Key responsibilities include:

SQL Server administration across multiple environments
Running and improving SQL health checks, monitoring, and performance tuning
Supporting and delivering migration projects and major SQL upgrades
Working closely with infrastructure and engineering teams on wider initiatives
Contributing to the ongoing improvement and standardisation of the SQL estate

What They’re Looking For

Strong hands-on experience as a SQL DBA
Solid understanding of SQL Server administration, performance, backups, and resilience
Experience working on projects such as migrations or upgrades
A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn and develop alongside the team
Someone who values being part of the business and contributing beyond a siloed DBA function

Working Pattern

This is an office-first role. There is some flexibility for remote working where genuinely required, but candidates should expect to be on-site as standard. This is important for team collaboration and company culture.