SQL Database Administrator – Cheltenham

The SQL DBA role in Cheltenham involves administering and optimising Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL platforms, managing backups, restores, and disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and business continuity. The position requires monitoring and tuning database performance, implementing improvements, and developing maintenance plans for indexing, statistics, and integrity checks. Candidates will support database security, handle high availability and resilience, and collaborate with infrastructure teams on application deployment and platform changes. Additional responsibilities include investigating incidents, producing technical documentation, and supporting out-of-hours incident resolution. The role demands strong SQL Server administration skills, a proactive problem-solving approach, and familiarity with cloud services and automation tools.