Senior Microsoft SQL Expert (Contract Role)
Location:
Ireland (Hybrid / Onsite as required)
Start Date:
December 2025 / January 2026
Long term Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Senior SQL Database Administrator/Microsoft SQL Expert
with the equivalent of
10 years' experience
in the role. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in managing SQL environments, performance optimization, Azure SQL technologies, and database security.
Mandatory Experience (10+ Years Equivalent)
Candidates must demonstrate strong experience in the following areas:
* Management of
database availability, performance, resilience, sizing, capacity, and volumetrics
for all SQL environments.
* Managing
high availability, resilience, and database replication
.
* Deep familiarity with
Azure SQL Database
,
Azure SQL Managed Instance
, and
SQL Server on Azure VMs
.
* Experience with
Azure PaaS/IaaS/SaaS
components including:
* Azure Functions
* App Services
* Logic Apps
* Azure Key Vault (e.g., EKM cryptographic provider integration)
* Understanding of
elastic pools, geo-replication, and scaling strategies
.
* Administration of
database objects
(indexes, tables, views, constraints, sequences, snapshots, stored procedures, page locks).
* Performing
database housekeeping-
tuning, indexing, and optimization.
* Comprehensive expertise in
SQL Server encryption methods
(TDE, SSL, Always Encrypted, etc.).
* Managing
Windows Server
operating systems and
clustering
(physical and virtual).
* Managing
database-related storage volumes
and working with
SAN environments
.
* Monitoring of
usage, transaction volumes, response times, and concurrency levels
.
* Generating
database performance and integrity reports
.
* Identification, reporting, and management of
database security issues
including
audit trails and forensics
.
* Designing and implementing
database backup, archiving, and storage strategies
.
* Designing and implementing
alerts and event management
.
* Providing
database consultancy, design, creation, and testing
for new projects.
* Provision of
third-level support
for all database-related incidents.
* Creation and maintenance of
database standards and policies
.
Key Deliverables
* Engage with team to define and produce recommended best practice guidance.
* Review individual Local environments and
recommend improvements
.
* Support Local with
SQL-related issues
(e.g., replication, performance troubleshooting).
* Active
participation in meetings
and collaborative sessions.
Qualifications
It is a
mandatory requirement
that the candidate holds the following (or equivalent):
* Industry-standard SQL certifications
, e.g.
* Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
* Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate
Key Experience
* Demonstrated experience with
Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
and
Well-Architected Framework (WAF)
.
* Proven ability to
develop and implement best practice guidance
in real-world environments.
* Strong portfolio of projects where the candidate has:
* Reviewed existing environments
* Recommended technical changes
* Successfully implemented those improvements.
If you are a
highly skilled SQL Database Administrator
with extensive Azure experience and a track record of supporting enterprise-scale environments, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now
or reach out directly for more details.