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SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) - Remote - Azure - Up to £65,000 + benefits



Why this role?

This is a chance to join a specialist data services company that values technical excellence and treats DBAs as experts, not ticket‑closers. They work with a broad portfolio of customers, including well‑known household names, supporting important SQL Server environments where stability, performance and resilience really matter.

There is a strong focus on doing things properly, proactive monitoring, structured health checks, clear remediation plans rather than firefighting. If you enjoy ownership, variety, and being listened to, this is a place where DBAs tend to stay.



You'll work with

* SQL Server environments across on‑prem and cloud platforms
* High‑availability and disaster recovery solutions supporting production systems
* Multiple client platforms in a managed services environment
* Monitoring, alerting and proactive health‑check frameworks
* Engineers and stakeholders who value clear communication and practical solutions



What you'll be doing

* Administering and supporting SQL Server environments
* Managing backups, restores, patching, monitoring and alerting
* Designing and maintaining HA/DR solutions
* Responding to BAU incidents, service requests and escalations
* Performing structured database health checks (reliability, security, performance)
* Supporting upgrades, migrations and planned changes
* Working closely with customers to agree and deliver remediation plans
* Contributing to documentation, standards and service improvements



Benefits

* Salary up to £65,000
* Fully remote working (UK based)
* Generous pension contribution
* Income protection and life insurance
* 5 weeks' annual leave, with buy/sell options
* Paid birthday leave, volunteering days and long‑service leave
* Funded training and certifications
* Regular team training sessions and get‑togethers



Key experience

* Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA
* Strong SQL Server administration skills (2008-2022)
* Hands‑on experience with HA/DR technologies
* Solid understanding of backup, recovery and monitoring strategies
* Experience supporting Azure SQL and/or AWS RDS / SQL on VMs
* PowerShell scripting for automation
* Comfortable working in production, customer‑facing environments



Interested?

This role is interviewing now and offers long‑term progression, not just a stop‑gap DBA position. Apply now!

Power BI Manager

Salary: £55,000
Location: Remote (UK‑based)
Type: Permanent



The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a hands‑on Power BI Manager to join a well‑established, founder‑led UK retail business operating a large, geographically dispersed estate.

This is a newly created role with genuine autonomy and impact. The organisation has grown significantly over the past few decades and is now at a key point in its technology journey, requiring a capable, pragmatic IT professional to take ownership of IT operations and work closely with external partners to modernise and integrate systems.

The Role

You will be responsible for end‑to‑end IT ownership across head office and a nationwide store network. This is a hands‑on role rather than a people‑management position.

Key responsibilities include:

* Owning IT infrastructure, applications, and service delivery across HQ and retail sites
* Supporting and developing the Microsoft 365 environment
* Managing on‑premise systems supporting finance
* Working as the conduit between internal stakeholders and external suppliers
* Driving practical improvements in automation, reporting, and system integration
* Ensuring IT issues are resolved quickly to minimise operational and retail disruption



What they're Looking For:

This role will suit someone who enjoys ownership and delivery



Package & Benefits

* Salary £55,000 depending on experience
* Pension
* Staff discount scheme
* Long‑established, financially stable business with strong leadership
* High opportunity to influence and shape the IT landscape
* And more

We are seeking a highly experienced Data Integration Engineer (6-7 years) to design and deliver enterprise-grade, event-driven integration solutions within a modern Azure ecosystem. This role is focused on building scalable, secure, and resilient real-time and API-driven architectures that enable seamless data exchange across enterprise systems.



You will play a key role in shaping integration standards, streaming platforms, and API strategies while collaborating closely with engineering, platform, and data teams.

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Key Responsibilities



Event-Driven & Streaming Architecture



* Design and implement event-driven architectures using Azure Event Hubs and Kafka.

* Build and maintain scalable real-time streaming data pipelines.

* Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and performance optimization of streaming platforms.

* Define messaging standards, schemas, and integration best practices.



API & Serverless Integration



* Develop and manage APIs using Azure API Management (APIM).

* Build serverless integration services using Azure Functions.

* Design RESTful APIs and microservices-based integration solutions.

* Manage API lifecycle, versioning, and security policies.



Data Platform Enablement



* Integrate data into downstream platforms such as Azure Databricks and SQL-based systems.

* Support real-time ingestion into analytics and operational reporting systems.

* Collaborate with data engineering teams on ingestion frameworks.

Governance, Security & Monitoring

* Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for integration services.

* Apply authentication and authorization standards (OAuth, managed identities, RBAC).

* Ensure secure and compliant data movement across environments.

* Maintain architecture documentation and integration blueprints.



Collaboration & Delivery



* Partner with enterprise architects and engineering teams to define integration strategy.

* Drive integration initiatives from design to production deployment.

* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

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Qualifications & Experience



* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

* 6-7 years of experience in integration engineering or middleware development.

* Strong hands-on expertise in:



o Azure Event Hubs

o Kafka

o Azure API Management (APIM)

o Azure Functions

o SQL

o Azure Databricks

* Experience designing event-driven and microservices architectures.

* Strong understanding of distributed systems and messaging patterns.

* Experience working in cloud-native Azure environments.

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Desired Skills



* Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform).

* Knowledge of DevOps and monitoring tools.

* Strong performance tuning and troubleshooting capabilities.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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Why Join Us?



* Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide event-driven architecture.

* Work within a modern Azure-first integration ecosystem.

* Influence technical standards and integration strategy at scale.