SQL Server DBA/Engineer 4 Months (Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) London/Hybrid - 1-2 days per week on siteJob Summary The SQL DBA Engineer is responsible for designing, managing, and optimizing SQL database environments to ensure performance, availability, scalability, and security across business-critical systems. The role combines database architecture, administration, performance tuning, governance, backup and recovery planning, and support for application and infrastructure teams.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and maintain SQL database architecture aligned to business and application requirementsAdminister, monitor, and optimize SQL database environments for performance, reliability, and scalabilityLead database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and migration activitiesDefine and implement backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategiesTroubleshoot database issues, performance bottlenecks, and system failuresSupport capacity planning, database health checks, and performance tuning initiativesEnsure database security, access controls, compliance, and audit readinessWork closely with application, infrastructure, and development teams on database-related requirementsDevelop and maintain database standards, policies, and technical documentationProvide technical guidance on SQL best practices, architecture decisions, and database optimizationRequired Skills and QualificationsBachelor''s degree in Information Technology, Computer ..... full job details .....