SQL Database Administrator

SQL Database Administrator - Contract (Outside IR35)

Leicester (onsite)

3-month contract - 3 days per week

Outside IR35

We're looking for a sharp, dependable SQL Database Administrator to jump into a fast-moving environment and help keep our data estate ticking over smoothly. This is a 3-month contract, outside IR35, with 3 days per week onsite in Leicester - perfect for a seasoned DBA who likes being hands-on and close to the action.

What you'll be doing:

• Maintaining and supporting SQL Server on-prem environments (2016+)
• Owning backup and recovery strategies, maintenance plans, and DR procedures
• Performance tuning and optimisation - indexing, query analysis, execution plans
• Monitoring database health and resolving incidents before they become issues
• Managing security, access, and permissions - keeping the estate locked down and compliant
• Assisting with schema design, data modelling, and deployment support
• Automating routine tasks with PowerShell or SQL Agent jobs where possible
• Working closely with developers, infrastructure teams, and stakeholders to support wider business operations

Desirable extras:

• Azure SQL Database and hybrid/on-prem-to-cloud migration experience
• Familiarity with SSRS/SSIS or other reporting/integration tools
• Experience in regulated environments (finance, healthcare, etc.)
• Power BI exposure a nice-to-have, but not essential

What we're looking for:

• A proactive problem-solver who doesn't wait for things to break
• Someone confident managing large and complex environments solo
• Excellent communicator - someone who can translate DBA-speak to real business impact
• A steady hand under pressure, who knows when to escalate and when to crack on

If you're a solid DBA who likes to keep things fast, secure, and under control - and you're free for an Outside IR35 gig in Leicester - we'd love to hear from you.