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SQL Server DBA

SandersonGlasgow, Lanarkshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 14 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This remote, long-term contract offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a large-scale digital technology upgrade, leveraging your SQL Server DBA expertise. You will thrive in this role if you are a seasoned professional based in Scotland, eager to provide expert guidance and ensure the integrity and performance of critical database systems. Apply now to join an exciting project with significant growth potential.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Remote
Schedule
Temporary/Casual
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

-SQL Server DBA

-Remote, but must be based in Scotland

-Daily Rate - £360 via umbrella

-12 months initial contract

-ASAP Start

Brand new, long-term contract opportunity to the market for a seasoned SQL Server DBA, working on a large-scale project for our public sector client. You will work on a long-term programme of work, designed to upgrade the current digital technology estate - with the anticipated length of this contract up to a maximum of 3 years.

This is a remote role; however, candidates must be based in Scotland due to the nature of the assignment. Candidates must also be able to achieve and maintain NPPV3 and Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities:

  • Proven expertise in a Database Administrator role (SQL Server)
  • Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain database systems and solutions
  • Provide expert technical guidance to colleagues, stakeholders and customers
  • Support database systems to ensure availability, performance and SLA compliance
  • Manage database security, integrity, and compliance with data standards.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures
  • Deploy and configure database solutions into live production environments
  • Support databases and associated tools throughout their full lifecycle.
  • Contribute to database strategy, standards and technology recommendations

The above is not exhaustive. If you are keen to find out further detail around this opportunity, please forward an updated CV to

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Skills

SQL
SQL Server

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