SQL DBA

Quorum is a Microsoft Solutions Partner and a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider IT Consultancy firm based in Scotland. We currently hold 5 out of 6 Microsoft Designations and 3 specialisations in Calling for Microsoft Teams, Cloud Security and Identity and Access Management. We are currently looking for a self-driven, highly motivated SQL DBA to join our team on a permanent hybrid working basis in Edinburgh.

From DBA support through to database consultancy and new systems architecture, the role promises a varied and interesting exposure to a broad range of database technologies including on premise SQL Server and Azure database services.  

The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in new technology, be passionate about delivering unrivalled customer service, an efficient problem solver, and be self-motivated.

You will be joining our team at a very exciting time. You will be provided with ongoing support, training, and development to allow you to develop your skills and grow the career you really want. Our team is made up of talented, dynamic, and committed professionals, and we would love to hear from you if you are passionate about innovative technology solutions. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting our managed service clients database solutions (mainly based on SQL Server) as part of our DBA team, ensuring high levels of availability and performance
• Performing advanced troubleshooting with may also include working together with Microsoft and other vendors
• Designing and building new SQL Server environments for high performance, availability and scalability
• Design and build of modern data environments within Microsoft Azure
• Carrying out SQL Server performance reviews and tuning work at both small and very large scales
• Upgrade / consolidation / migration projects
• ETL project work including SSIS and Azure Data Factory

What we are looking for in our new SQL DBA:

• 3+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA or similar role supporting production SQL Server instances.
• Experience with design, build and configuration of SQL Server
• Experience with Windows Server / Server hardware.
• Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO) of database systems
• Experience with database design and optimisation of SQL queries
• Experience with backups, restores and recovery models
• Experience of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server.

It would also be beneficial if you had any of the following:

• Experience of Azure database technologies such as Azure SQL DB, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Azure Analysis Services or have a desire and willingness to be upskilled in these technologies
• Knowledge of other relational DBMS platform (eg MySQL, Postgres, Oracle)
• Experience of a wider Azure infrastructure
• Experience in DevOps or previous experience working within an IT Managed Services provider with multiple clients
• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) / Azure Data Factory
• It would be desirable if you had an MCSE: Data Management or relevant Azure certifications

Why Quorum?  

Quorum is an Employee Owned company providing IT managed services, projects, and professional services to a diverse range of clients from enterprise scale clients to small/medium business within both the private and public sectors.

We offer highly competitive salaries with an excellent benefits package including contributory Pension, Private Health Care, the ability to buy and sell holidays, as well as paying for your home broadband, excellent training and development opportunities with the ability to earn annual bonus on Microsoft Accreditations, and an annual personal technical budget to ensure you stay up to date with the latest technologies.

Still not convinced? We encourage personal development and have a highly collaborative working culture with high levels of employee retention. We have won awards for our Family Friendly Working and pride ourselves on our ability to manage employees' individual needs to make work-life fit around personal life. We believe our culture is our strength and want to work with like-minded individuals who love technology as much as we do.

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Candidates with previous experience or job titles, including; Database Administrator, SQL DBA, SQL Server Administrator, SQL Server DBA, Junior DBA, Associate Database Analyst, Database Engineer, SQL Database Technician, SQL Systems Administrator, Data Administrator, SQL Support Analyst, and Database Support Technician will also be considered.