DBA SQL Server

We are looking for an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to join one of our clients teams working within a complex business-critical IT environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing maintaining and optimising database platforms ensuring their availability security performance and reliability while contributing to infrastructure modernisation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments (versions later than 2014) and Sybase databases;
• Participate in SQL Server platform upgrades migrations and infrastructure modernisation projects;
• Develop and maintain T-SQL and PowerShell scripts to automate database administration and operational tasks;
• Monitor database performance identify bottlenecks and implement optimisation measures;
• Work closely with development teams to optimise SQL queries stored procedures and database models;
• Implement and manage high-availability solutions including Always On Availability Groups and Transactional Replication;
• Ensure the monitoring maintenance and auditing of databases in production environments;
• Investigate and resolve incidents handle support requests and participate in critical incident management;
• Manage database schema changes and support production deployments;
• Administer and optimise Microsoft BI tools including SSRS SSIS SSAS and Power BI Report Server;
• Participate in business continuity and availability exercises ensuring operational procedures remain up to date;
• Create and maintain technical and operational documentation;
• Contribute to database projects across Azure AWS and GCP cloud environments;
• Keep up to date with SQL Server developments including new features and integrations with emerging technologies;
• Ensure compliance with the clients security policies standards and database administration best practices.

• Solid experience in Microsoft SQL Server administration;
• Strong knowledge of T-SQL and PowerShell;
• Proven experience in database performance tuning troubleshooting and optimisation;
• Hands-on experience with high-availability solutions particularly Always On and Transactional Replication;
• Experience supporting business-critical production environments and managing incidents;
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure networking and database architecture;
• Experience administering Microsoft BI technologies;
• Ability to collaborate effectively with development infrastructure and operations teams.

• Experience administering Sybase databases;
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure AWS or GCP;
• Familiarity with SQL Server 2022 and later versions;
• Knowledge of PolyBase and Hadoop;
• Development experience with C# .NET Angular or Rust particularly in relation to monitoring tools and web-based platforms.

• English;
• French.

• You will be working within our clients multi-database environment primarily focused on Microsoft SQL Server with Sybase also in use;
• The role requires on-call availability and may involve staggered working hours.

At Nimber we believe that the right people make all the difference. We value expertise collaboration and the ambition to make a real impact.

If youre looking for an opportunity to put your technical skills to the test work in a challenging IT environment and contribute to meaningful projects wed love to hear from you.

Think this could be your next move Apply now and lets talk!