***Please note that this is an on-site role. ***
We are looking for an experienced SQL Database Engineer to lead the design, staging, and delivery of a new Microsoft SQL Server environment. This role involves establishing clear standards, best practices, and reliable processes for database architecture, while overseeing migration from existing systems to the new platform.
A major part of this role is ensuring that any applications relying on current databases continue to operate correctly or are updated as part of the transition. The role also includes supporting application changes related to database modifications, so experience with programming particularly C# is highly beneficial.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with application, infrastructure, and network teams to ensure the database environment aligns with broader IT initiatives, including network segmentation, while maintaining stability, security, and high performance in a continuous-operation, 24/7 manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, build, and deploy a new Microsoft SQL Server environment following best practices and established standards
* Define and implement database architecture standards, naming conventions, and operational procedures
* Plan and execute structured database migrations from legacy environments
* Validate and support application functionality during and after database transitions
* Collaborate with development teams to implement application changes required by database updates
* Analyse application data access patterns and dependencies to inform migration planning
* Align database architecture with network segmentation and infrastructure initiatives
* Implement proactive monitoring, alerting, and performance diagnostics
* Troubleshoot and resolve performance, availability, and stability issues
* Manage database security, including user access, roles, permissions, and governance controls
* Provide operational support within a 24/7 production environment
Skills & Experience
* Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (installation, configuration, architecture design, and migration)
* Proven track record of defining and implementing database standards and best practices
* Experience migrating databases while maintaining business-critical application continuity
* In-depth knowledge of SQL Server performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting
* Solid understanding of database security, access management, and governance
* Ability to operate effectively in a high-availability, operationally critical environment
Desirable Skills
* Programming experience, ideally C#, to support application-level changes
* Understanding of application architecture and data access layers
* Experience modifying or supporting applications s
* Exposure to manufacturing environments