SQL Database Administrator
Job Type | Permanent |
Location | London |
Area | City of London, UK |
Sector | Information Technology - Infrastructure |
Salary | £70,000 - £77,000 |
Currency | GBP |
Start Date | ASAP |
Advertiser | Business Services |
Telephone | 01273808822 |
Job Ref | 43254 |
- Description
SQL Database Administrator
Are you a proactive Database Administrator ready to own and optimise a complex SQL estate in a global environment?
If you're seeking a role where your expertise directly supports critical business systems, and you're passionate about performance, availability, and data security, this could be your next career move.
The Opportunity
We’re working with a prestigious global law firm looking to add a skilled Database Administrator to their technology function. In this role, you’ll take responsibility for managing and supporting enterprise-scale Microsoft SQL Server databases that underpin a wide range of legal, financial and operational systems. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues across application development, infrastructure, data insights and business services, contributing to both day-to-day operations and long-term projects.
This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in one of the firm’s offices (Central London location), offering a salary of £70,000 – £77,000 depending on experience.
What’s in it for you?
- Join a global organisation with a strong focus on innovation and cross-border collaboration
- Work within a modern, professional IT environment with access to up-to-date SQL Server technology (2019/2022)
- Flexible and agile working practices
- High visibility across multiple teams and business areas
- Inclusive, supportive culture that values wellbeing and development
- Exposure to complex systems and high-availability architecture across an international network
Key Responsibilities & Tech Stack
- Ensure the availability, performance, and security of enterprise SQL Server databases
- Proactively monitor systems, implement backups and recovery processes, and optimise performance
- Support integration and development using tools like T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, Power BI
- Maintain and develop utilities and scripts to support automation and standardisation
- Contribute to strategic projects including upgrades, migrations and cloud adoption
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. finance systems, application support) to deliver effective solutions
- Leverage experience with SQL Availability Groups, encryption, query tuning, and monitoring tools (e.g. Redgate)
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience managing large SQL Server environments in a structured, enterprise setting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for performance and reliability
- Comfortable working across multiple business units and translating technical language into business impact
- A collaborative mindset, you’ll be engaging regularly with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience within professional services, particularly legal or financial services, is desirable but not essential
Keen to learn more? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.