Job Title: Database Administrator (SQL / Azure)
Location: Glasgow
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-time
About the Role
We are recruiting for the organisation’s first dedicated Database Administrator. Since 2005, the company has relied on local SQL Servers without a specialist DBA function. With multiple business-critical databases underpinning payment portals, reporting, testing, and development environments, the organisation now requires an experienced DBA to take full ownership of database management, optimisation, and cloud migration.
This is a key hire — you will set the standard for database best practices, implement indexing strategies, improve performance, and play a central role in migrating from on-premise SQL Server to Azure.
You’ll be working closely with:
- A BA team of 3
- A UAT team of 3
- A Power BI team of 4–5
- A development team of 5 (including 1 senior, full-stack focus, not SQL experts)
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of SQL Server environments (4 databases on 1 production server, plus a test server and individual developer databases).
- Design and implement indexing plans (including re-indexing legacy databases).
- Review and optimise queries, indexes, and stored procedures.
- Manage replication and reporting servers.
- Oversee backups, restores, and disaster recovery planning.
- Lead the migration from on-prem SQL Server to Azure SQL.
- Ensure database security and compliance (GDPR, PCI DSS).
- Collaborate with developers, BI, and business teams to design efficient database solutions.
- Document database architecture, standards, and procedures.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience as a SQL Database Administrator.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, and Azure SQL.
- Expertise in performance tuning, indexing, and query optimisation.
- Experience with high availability, replication, backup, and disaster recovery.
- Ability to assess and improve existing database structures and queries.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience migrating SQL workloads to Azure.
- Exposure to other RDBMS (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
- Previous experience in financial services or regulated industries.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- The opportunity to be the organisation’s first dedicated DBA — shaping the function from the ground up.
- A role with direct impact on stability, performance, and innovation.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Hybrid or flexible working arrangements (where applicable).
How to Apply
Please apply below or if you want to find out more information about this role, please contact Leon at lbrown@weareninetwenty.com.