Junior DBA(SQL Server) Up To 50K Based In Essex

Database Administrator (Junior–Mid Level)

We’re hiring a Junior–Mid Level SQL Server DBA to join our Client's Data Services team. Ideal for someone with solid SQL Server experience who wants to grow their skills in a supportive, technically strong environment.

What You’ll Do

• Support SQL Server installation, configuration, patching and monitoring

• Maintain database performance, availability and reliability

• Perform backups, restores, health checks and routine maintenance

• Troubleshoot performance issues (blocking, deadlocks, slow queries)

• Assist with HA/DR, capacity planning and security controls

• Work with development and infrastructure teams

• Document fixes, processes and improvements

What You’ll Need

• 2+ years’ SQL Server DBA experience

• Strong T‑SQL and troubleshooting skills

• Good understanding of SQL Server admin fundamentals

• Experience with backups, restores and production environments

• Exposure to performance tuning concepts

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Nice to Have

• Replication experience

• HA/DR exposure

• PowerShell or automation interest

• CI/CD awareness (Azure DevOps, Jenkins)

• Azure SQL or cloud experience

• SSIS or data integration knowledge

• Microsoft certifications

About You

• Eager to learn and develop

• Clear communicator with good documentation habits

• Collaborative and adaptable

• Able to manage multiple priorities

Occasional out-of-hours work may be required for maintenance or critical incidents.

Send Cv To: john.campbell@octad.co.uk