Senior SQL Server DBA

Keep the data flowing, keep the business moving.

Join a high-performing data team in a large enterprise environment where performance, resilience and automation really matter.

Why this role exists:

The organisation is modernising its data estate moving workloads to Azure, improving reliability, and embedding DevOps principles. They need a seasoned SQL Server DBA to take ownership of database health, performance and uptime.

What you’ll do

• Manage and optimise SQL Server environments (on-prem & Azure SQL)
• Design, implement and maintain database architectures and migration plans
• Oversee backup, recovery and high availability; Always On, clustering, geo-replication
• Tune performance through indexing, query optimisation and monitoring tools (Spotlight, SQL Profiler, Azure Monitor)
• Implement and enforce security controls and compliance standards
• Automate patching, builds and deployments within DevOps pipelines
• Partner with infrastructure and data engineering teams on upgrades and maintenance
• Troubleshoot complex issues and support production systems in an enterprise environment
• Maintain documentation and contribute within Agile sprints

What you’ll bring

• Deep SQL Server administration expertise (2016–2022, on-prem & Azure SQL)
• Proven experience in HA/DR design, configuration and testing
• Strong grasp of performance tuning and monitoring best practices
• Security-first mindset with RBAC and audit trail experience
• Familiarity with PowerShell, CI/CD tools or automation frameworks
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Bonus: exposure to cloud data platforms, containerisation or Infrastructure-as-Code

Team & ways of working

• Hybrid work model (2 days WFH)
• Agile delivery rhythm with sprints and cross-functional collaboration
• Close partnership with data engineering, platform and infrastructure teams

Compensation & details

• $850 to $950 p/d including super
• 6 or potentially 12 month contract
• Perth CBD or Eastern suburb office
• 2 days work from home available
• Australian work rights required

Why it’s different

• Enterprise-scale SQL Server estate across hybrid environments
• Modernisation roadmap to Azure SQL and automation-first culture