SQL Database Administrator in Dunstable

We’re looking for a

Development DBA - Contract

to join our IT Systems Integration team in Leighton Buzzard or Milton Keynes supporting our business and IT departments. This role will be an expansion to an already existing well established team of DBAs/Engineers and Analysts ready to support the Group’s expansion.

You will be working with some very talented people who are always looking to move forward with the latest and greatest technology, this role will demand great attention to detail and an analytical mind-set. It will be a chance for someone who is looking to get into the data world or expand on their analytical knowledge and mind-set with a new challenge.

This is a

hybrid

role with one day a week in our Leighton Buzzard of Milton Keynes office.

Key Responsibility:nSenior Technical advisor and T-SQL Development champion.nManaging and maintaining the Connells Group Database Environment.nWorking closing with IT Development teams and Production DBAs on troubleshooting Production systems.nWork within the Infrastructure & Architecture team as a SQL Developer.nOwning the SQL performance enhancement projects for the group.nUnderstanding the in-house application architecture.nLiaising with 3rd parties to solve problems with bespoke systems.nWorking on major projects.nEnforcing group security controls and best practices.nDocumenting and implementing all SQL configuration change.nAssist DBA’s with SQL related issues.nDevelopment of data collection processes.

Skills Required:nExcellent knowledge of T-SQL and SQL Development best practices.nMinimum 5 years SQL Developer experience.nExcellent working knowledge of full Microsoft SQL Server stack (SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS).nUnderstanding Development methodologies and ITIL processes.nAdvanced monitoring skills across multiple technologies.nUnderstanding of SQL Server architecture to Microsoft standards.nExposure to automation deployment tools such as Azure DevOps, OctopusDeploy.nKnowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-on, HADR (High Availability Disaster Recovery).

Desirable Skills:nAbility to read and understand Programming languages: C# &; Python.nCloud services: Azure SaaS, PaaS, IaaS.nWorked with Azure Data Platforms: Azure Data Factory & Azure FabricnStrong working knowledge of PowerShell.

Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK and as of March 2021 also encompasses Countrywide. Founded in 1936 and with a network of over 1,200 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions.

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.