MS SQL Server DBA - AWS Migration

Randstad Technologies Recruitment
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Last month
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My IT consultancy client is looking for an experienced SQL DBA with AWS migration experience to join their team and provide deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server to support our client engagements involving database migrations, optimizations, and modernization projects.

THIS MUST INCLUDE AWS MIGRATION EXPERIENCE.

Essential SKills

5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2016, 2019, 2022)
Proven expertise with Cloud Migration Factory (CMF)
Expertise in SQL Server administration, configuration, and maintenance
Strong T-SQL programming and stored procedure development skills
Experience with SQL Server migration tools (DMS, SSMA)
Knowledge of Always On Availability Groups, clustering, and replication
Performance tuning and query optimization expertise
Experience with cloud database services (Azure SQL, AWS RDS for SQL Server)
Strong understanding of database security and compliance
Microsoft SQL Server certifications preferredKey Duties

Design, implement, and optimize MS SQL Server database solutions
Perform database migrations from on-premises to cloud environments
Conduct performance tuning and query optimization
Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
Ensure database security and compliance requirements are met
Collaborate with application teams on database design and integration
Provide technical guidance on SQL Server best practices
Troubleshoot complex database issues and performance bottlenecksThe role can be worked hybrid with 2 days a week on site in London and 2 days per week WFH. I have interview slots ready to be filled so don't delay and apply ASAP

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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