We're seeking a highly skilled SQL Database Administrator with expertise in Microsoft Azure to manage, optimize, and support client database environments. The ideal candidate will be proficient in database administration, performance tuning, security, and migrations while also providing consulting services and technical guidance to stakeholders.
Come join us
Our UK Delivery Centre is home to a wealth of talent, delivering best-in-class work across all areas of Microsoft Technologies for blue-chip clients across a diverse range of industries. You'll be an SME for SQL Server and Azure SQL DB best practices, optimisation and migrations across different aspects of SQL DB's. If you're interested in working in a high-profile team with real-world impact, read on.
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Together we do what matters.
What you'll do
* Database Administration: Manage, monitor, and optimize SQL Server databases, ensuring high availability and performance.
* Azure Database Management: Implement, configure, and maintain Azure SQL solutions, including Azure SQL Database and Managed Instances.
* Support & Troubleshooting: Provide technical support for database-related issues, troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, and implement best practices.
* Migrations & Upgrades: Plan and execute database migrations from on-premises to Azure or between Azure environments.
* Consulting & Advisory: Work closely with client technical teams to provide strategic guidance and solutions related to SQL and Azure database technologies.
* Security & Compliance: Ensure database security, implement access controls, and maintain compliance with industry standards.
* Automation & Optimization: Leverage automation tools and scripts to improve database efficiency and reduce manual interventions
Skills and experiences
* Proven experience as a SQL DBA with experience in Azure SQL environments.
* Strong knowledge of SQL Server (on-premises and cloud) including backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies.
* Proficiency in Azure services related to databases, such as Azure SQL Database, Managed Instances, and Virtual Machines.
* Experience with database migrations, upgrades, and performance tuning.
* Understanding of PowerShell, T-SQL scripting, and automation.
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
* Knowledge of cloud networking and security principles, as well as experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is preferred, but not essential.
About you
Characteristics that can spell success for this role
* Analytical, curious, agile
* Team player and good communicator
* Problem-solver, patient, quality-driven
* Self-motivating
* Innovative mindset
Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade
* Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
* Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
* Collaborate with some of the brightest "Microsoft minds"
* Build your expertise, solve problems, learn, and develop
Find out more about some of our benefits here.
A great place to work
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities. You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It's all here, so take a closer look!
We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.
Create a future for our people that focuses on
• Expanding your thinking
• Experimenting courageously
• Learning and pivoting
Inspire greatness in our people by
• Empowering every voice
• Encouraging boldness
• Celebrating progress
Accelerate the impact of our people by
• Amazing the client
• Prioritizing what matters
• Acting as one
Learn more
To learn more about the types of projects our Data Engineering team works on check out these case studies:
* [1] thyssenkrupp Materials Services uses data to help strike a delicate operational balance
* [2] What matters to SSE Renewables is innovating for a sustainable future
Interested in knowing what's going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs:
* Avanade Insights - exchange ideas that drive tomorrow's innovation
* Inside Avanade - explore what life is like working at Avanade
References
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1. https://www.avanade.com/en/insights/clients/thyssenkrupp
2. https://www.avanade.com/en-dk/insights/clients/sse-renewables-ai