Senior Database Engineer

Spectrum IT Recruitment
Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 8NJ, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£65,000 – £73,000 pa

Salary

£65,000 – £73,000 pa

Seniority
Senior
Posted
26 Mar 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Senior Database Engineer (Night Shift)

SQL, TSQL

Night Shift Hours - 10pm - 6am

£65,000 - £73,000

Are you an experienced SQL Server expert looking for your next big challenge?

Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Senior Database Engineer, working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment.

What you'll be doing:

Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases in a 24/7 environment

Optimise database and application performance

Manage backup and recovery policies and procedures

Implement robust database security measures

Create, maintain, and monitor SQL scripts and processes

Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to solve complex challengesWhat we're looking for:

5+ years' experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases

Strong T-SQL programming skills

Experience with database replication and Availability Groups

Proven problem-solving ability and a track record of meeting deadlines

Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration

Desirable skills (not essential, but a big plus):

SSAS, SSRS, SSIS

Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, SNS

AWS or Azure database management

If you're ready to join a company that challenges limits, delivers excellence, and offers a truly rewarding career path, we want to hear from you.

If you have the skills required please send your CV to (url removed)

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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