Senior SQL Server DBA

Winchester
3 months ago
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Location: Location: We operate a flexible, hybrid working environment with the candidate required to travel to either our Winchester Office twice a week.

Please note before applying that this role is only suitable for candidates within a commutable distance to Winchester.

We offer

  • Up to £65,000 base salary

  • 6% pension contribution

  • Private Medical

  • 25 days annual leave

  • Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, GymFlex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance

    Key Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases across multiple business-critical platforms

  • Take technical ownership of Arqiva’s Smart Metering SQL Server estate, including energy, gas, and water platforms

  • Deliver ongoing performance tuning, monitoring, patching, backups, and recovery

  • Provide expert input to database design, optimisation, and automation using PowerShell and/or Ansible

  • Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure stability and scalability of services

  • Implement robust disaster recovery, high availability, and security procedures

  • Support integration with other platforms such as Oracle and PostgreSQL where required

  • Participate in an on-call rota, ensuring continuous support for critical services

  • Actively contribute to service improvement initiatives, including technical documentation and governance

  • Support knowledge transfer from retiring DBAs and ensure smooth handover of responsibilities

    Key Skills & Strengths

  • SQL Server DBA Expertise: Proven experience managing enterprise-scale Microsoft SQL Server environments

  • In-depth knowledge of indexing, query optimisation, and monitoring tools

  • Familiarity with scripting using PowerShell, and tools like Ansible for automation

  • Exposure to AWS (non-RDS), with understanding of cloud-hosted SQL environments

  • Knowledge of backup, security, and access control in critical systems

  • Cross-platform Knowledge: Basic familiarity with PostgreSQL and Oracle is advantageous

  • Ability to maintain robust technical documentation and configuration records

  • A self-starter who can own and drive SQL platform decisions and direction

    Knowledge & Experience

  • Experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments

  • Demonstrated responsibility for large, complex SQL Server estates in production

  • Familiar with cloud-hosted solutions and cross-functional project work

  • Experienced in participating in on-call support and ensuring service availability

  • A strong interest in developing broader DBA skills, including PostgreSQL and modern tooling

  • Eligible for Security Clearance (SC)

    Please note before applying that this role is only suitable for candidates within a commutable distance to Winchester.

    We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast, and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform, directly shaping the future of connectivity.

    Through our established infrastructure we ensure that media and data are delivered exactly where they’re needed most, whether it’s bringing content to your TV or radio or transmitting data from your smart meter to your utility provider - chances are our services are a part of your daily life, seamlessly connecting you through our behind-the-scenes technology.

    With an impressive history and an innovative future ahead of us, leading the transition of global media distribution to cloud based solutions and creating scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors - you’ll have many opportunities to develop and grow your unique career with us.

    Why Arqiva? Reward . Connection . Growth

    At Arqiva, we believe in supporting you to be your best, both at work and outside of it. That’s why our rewards and benefits go far beyond your pay; take a look at our totalreward2025 booklet.

    Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to connect, whether that’s with colleagues through our internal networks and events or by making a difference in the communities where we work.

    And when it comes to your career, we’re committed to helping you grow. Whether you want to become a specialist in your field or climb to the top, we’ll support you every step of the way

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