SQL Server and Sharepoint SME

Senior IT Database and Web Platform Engineer

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid, 3 days per week in office)

Salary: Competitive

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior IT Database and Web Platform Engineer to join their Birmingham-based IT Services team and play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing SQL, SharePoint, and web platform infrastructure, supporting services that underpin high-profile legal and business systems across the globe.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Core Services and Platforms
, you will provide expert third-line support across a wide range of systems, including SQL Server, SharePoint, Web Applications, Single Sign-On, Azure Services, and Identity Management. You will also lead on architecture, optimisation, troubleshooting, and project delivery, ensuring the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of mission‑critical IT services.

• Leading the support and optimisation of SQL, SharePoint, Web and Azure environments.
• Delivering deployments, platform upgrades and code releases in line with change processes.
• Proactively identifying and resolving infrastructure issues before they impact users.
• Coaching and guiding team members, acting as a trusted SME within Core Services and Platforms.
• Driving process improvement and technology innovation to keep systems modern, secure, and resilient.
• Collaborating with business services and vendor teams to deliver reliable, high‑quality solutions.

• Previous experience as a Business/Systems Analyst, Senior Systems Consultant, or similar.
• Significant experience in SQL Server configuration, optimisation, and support.
• Hands‑on expertise with SharePoint architecture and administration.
• Strong knowledge of Azure services, identity management, SSO and MFA.
• A proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in high‑pressure environments.
• Experience leading projects, coaching others, and acting as a subject matter expert.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset, with excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.