Lead SQL Database Engineer

Role- Senior SQL Administrator

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Role Overview

The Senior SQL Administrator is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, secure, and high-performing SQL Server databases. This role ensures data integrity, availability, and performance, while working closely with cross-functional teams to support business and application needs.

Required Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in SQL development and administration
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server
• Expertise in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions
• Solid experience with performance tuning (indexes, execution plans, query optimization)
• Experience with ETL processes and data pipelines
• Familiarity with database security, roles, and permissions
• Experience with backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies

Nice to Have (Added Advantage)

• Experience with AWS Glue and Amazon Redshift
• Exposure to cloud-hosted SQL environments (AWS/Azure)

What You Will Do

• Design, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries to improve performance and efficiency
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement proactive tuning strategies
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and security across multiple database environments
• Manage and review backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
• Support production systems by resolving performance and availability issues
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and support teams to meet application and reporting needs
• Participate in database design reviews and best-practice enforcement

• Willingness and flexibility to work Uk business hours.