Database Administrator

**Job details**:

- Posted 30 April 2025
- SalaryNegotiable
- LocationSydney
- Job type Contract
- DisciplineData & Analytics
- Reference90M0667005_1745983366

**Job description**:
FinXL IT is seeking a highly skilled and motivated **SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)** with strong experience in Azure to join our dynamic team at a large financial services organisation. As a key member of our database management team, you will be responsible for ensuring the performance, security, and reliability of our SQL Server databases across both on-premises and cloud environments. Your primary focus will be on optimising and managing SQL Server infrastructure within Microsoft Azure, ensuring that our business-critical systems are operating at their highest potential.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Database Administration**:

- Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances and databases, including those within Azure environments such as Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance.
- Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of SQL Server environments (development, testing, staging, production) across both on-premises and cloud infrastructures.
- Proactively monitor and optimise database performance across hybrid environments to meet service level agreements (SLAs).
- **Azure Cloud Integration**:

- Manage and optimise SQL Server databases running on Microsoft Azure, leveraging services like Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, and Azure Blob Storage.
- Implement cloud-based solutions, including disaster recovery, backup strategies, and database scaling for Azure-hosted environments.
- **Backup and Recovery**:

- Design, implement, and test robust backup and recovery strategies for SQL Server databases across on-premises and Azure environments.
- Perform database restores and participate in disaster recovery drills to ensure business continuity.
- **Performance Tuning & Optimisation**:

- Continuously perform performance tuning of SQL queries, indexes, and database structures in both on-premises and Azure-hosted databases.
- Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues across hybrid and cloud environments, optimising configurations to enhance efficiency on Azure.
- **Security & Compliance**:

- Implement and manage database security policies to protect sensitive data across on-premises and cloud databases.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements, including GDPR and other data protection regulations.
- **Database Design & Development Support**:

- Assist in reviewing and optimising queries, stored procedures, and cloud-based architecture to meet performance and scalability goals.
- **Documentation & Reporting**:

- Maintain comprehensive documentation for all database configurations, changes, and procedures for both on-premises and cloud environments.
Generate regular performance and health reports for management and stakeholders, offering insights on the state of cloud-based database operations.**Key Requirements**:

- A background in financial services as an SQL Server Database Administrator
- ** Technical Skills**:

- Strong experience with SQL Server (versions 2016 and above) in both on-premises and Azure environments.
- Expertise in Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Azure services such as Blob Storage, Azure Monitor, and Virtual Networks.
- Proficiency in T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and cloud-based database deployment.
- Experience with SQL Server performance tuning, indexing, and query optimisation across hybrid environments.
- Experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps, or similar cloud-based automation tools is highly desirable.
- **Additional Skills**:

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex database performance issues.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on documentation, compliance, and best practices.**What's On Offer**:

- Initial 6 months contract, with a view to extend or convert to permanent employment
- Hybrid working arrangement to get your best work done (2-3 days in the office)
- Brisbane and Sydney CBD locations available

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