SQL DBA

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.

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

• 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

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.

• £55,000 – £60,000 base salary
• 10% salary sacrifice pension
• Car finance options
• Flexible benefits package