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Job Title: Mid-level / Senior SQL Server DBA Location: Completely Remote role, can be Located anywhere in the UK! Salary: Depending on Experience Join a Team That Powers the Nation's Data At WellData, we're the trusted backbone behind some of the UK's most recognisable brands. Our managed services keep mission-critical databases secure, high-performing, and future-ready. Now, we're looking for a skilled SQL Server DBA to help us push boundaries, solve complex challenges, and deliver excellence across diverse client environments. Whether you're mid-career or a seasoned expert, this is your chance to work remotely, flex your technical muscles, and make a real impact. About the role: Administer and optimise SQL Server environments across multiple clients Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement security best practices Lead technical discussions and offer strategic guidance to client teams Perform upgrades, installations, and after-hours maintenance deployments Tune performance, refine automation, and ensure high availability Mentor colleagues and contribute to our shared technical knowledge base Fostering a collaborative approach to inclusive teamworking Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota (shared across the team) About you: What You Bring Deep expertise in SQL Server infrastructure and database administration Strong grasp of backup/recovery models, replication, and performance tuning Proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting (bonus points!) Experience with HA solutions: Availability Groups, Log Shipping, Clustering, Mirroring Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and migration strategies Bonus: Exposure to PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL Excellent communication skills-able to translate tech into business value A proactive mindset and a passion for solving problems Qualifications Microsoft or Oracle certifications are a plus-but not essential What matters most is your hands-on experience and ability to deliver What we offer: 10% Pension Contribution 26 Days Annual Leave + Buy/Sell Options Paid Birthday Leave Life Insurance & Income Protection Company-Sponsored Training & Quarterly Tech Meetups 2 Days Paid Volunteering Leave Extra Leave for Long Service Collaborative, inclusive culture with real career progression Why WellData? We're not just another MSP. We're a tight-knit team of problem solvers, trusted advisors, and tech enthusiasts. We value autonomy, curiosity, and the ability to think ahead. If you're looking for a role where your ideas matter and your skills grow-this is it. Ready to take the next step? Application process: Click 'Apply' to submit your CV and look out for a follow-up email containing the link to our full application form; you must submit both to complete your application. The timings for the recruitment process is as follows: Applications close 2nd November 2025 Interview notification week commencing 3rd November 2025 First Interviews week commencing 10th November which will be virtual Second interviews will be in person during week commencing 17th November Candidates with experience of; SQL Server DBA, Senior SQL Server Database Administrator, SQL Database Administrator, Database Administrator (SQL Server), UK Database Engineer (SQL Server), SQL Server Engineer, Database Specialist (SQL Server), SQL Server Systems Administrator, SQL Server Consultant, UK Remote Work also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Mid-level / Senior SQL Server DBA Location: Completely Remote role, can be Located anywhere in the UK! Salary: Depending on Experience Join a Team That Powers the Nation's Data At WellData, we're the trusted backbone behind some of the UK's most recognisable brands. Our managed services keep mission-critical databases secure, high-performing, and future-ready. Now, we're looking for a skilled SQL Server DBA to help us push boundaries, solve complex challenges, and deliver excellence across diverse client environments. Whether you're mid-career or a seasoned expert, this is your chance to work remotely, flex your technical muscles, and make a real impact. About the role: Administer and optimise SQL Server environments across multiple clients Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement security best practices Lead technical discussions and offer strategic guidance to client teams Perform upgrades, installations, and after-hours maintenance deployments Tune performance, refine automation, and ensure high availability Mentor colleagues and contribute to our shared technical knowledge base Fostering a collaborative approach to inclusive teamworking Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota (shared across the team) About you: What You Bring Deep expertise in SQL Server infrastructure and database administration Strong grasp of backup/recovery models, replication, and performance tuning Proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting (bonus points!) Experience with HA solutions: Availability Groups, Log Shipping, Clustering, Mirroring Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and migration strategies Bonus: Exposure to PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL Excellent communication skills-able to translate tech into business value A proactive mindset and a passion for solving problems Qualifications Microsoft or Oracle certifications are a plus-but not essential What matters most is your hands-on experience and ability to deliver What we offer: 10% Pension Contribution 26 Days Annual Leave + Buy/Sell Options Paid Birthday Leave Life Insurance & Income Protection Company-Sponsored Training & Quarterly Tech Meetups 2 Days Paid Volunteering Leave Extra Leave for Long Service Collaborative, inclusive culture with real career progression Why WellData? We're not just another MSP. We're a tight-knit team of problem solvers, trusted advisors, and tech enthusiasts. We value autonomy, curiosity, and the ability to think ahead. If you're looking for a role where your ideas matter and your skills grow-this is it. Ready to take the next step? Application process: Click 'Apply' to submit your CV and look out for a follow-up email containing the link to our full application form; you must submit both to complete your application. The timings for the recruitment process is as follows: Applications close 2nd November 2025 Interview notification week commencing 3rd November 2025 First Interviews week commencing 10th November which will be virtual Second interviews will be in person during week commencing 17th November Candidates with experience of; SQL Server DBA, Senior SQL Server Database Administrator, SQL Database Administrator, Database Administrator (SQL Server), UK Database Engineer (SQL Server), SQL Server Engineer, Database Specialist (SQL Server), SQL Server Systems Administrator, SQL Server Consultant, UK Remote Work also be considered for this role.

Oracle DBA Contract Location: Birmingham, UK (Hybrid 3 days/week) Type: 6-Month Contract with potential extension Payrate : Circa £300 - £365/day Inside IR35 We are seeking a seasoned Oracle DBA Administrator with a passion for stability, automation, and continuous improvement (CI). This role is essential for maintaining our critical Oracle DB and MySQL systems within a dynamic Enterprise Cloud environment. Key Requirements & Responsibilities: Core DBA Expertise: Strong, non-negotiable skills in Oracle DBA and experience with MySQL . Operational Ownership: Own, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical faults within the Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure . Service Delivery: Provide escalated technical support, ensuring system availability and managing Incidents, Service Requests, and Changes against strict SLAs/KPIs . CI Mindset: Actively apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology to drive efficiency and reduce waste in daily operations. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively across matrix relationships and possess strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Learning Acumen: Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adopt new database technologies (preferably latest versions). Highly Desirable Skills: Programming skills, particularly Python , for automation and integration. Understanding of Unix shell scripting . This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

IT Training Manager £37,966 to £41,267 per annum Full Time, Permanent position Ref No: 012018-47-R   We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic professional to lead a team of trainers in the IT department at Birmingham City University. Based in our prestigious, modern city centre campus, you will need proven experience of leading IT training and change management initiatives, good people manager skills and ability to quickly build credibility and influence, particularly at a senior level. This role would suit a collaborative professional who enjoys both strategic and operational delivery.  Training provision in the University is undergoing a radical change with the imminent introduction of an Oracle cloud based Enterprise Resource Planning system which incorporates a new LMS. This provides a unique and exciting opportunity to re-evaluate how IT training is offered to our customers. The IT Training Manager will be working closely alongside HR Staff Development, Education Development Service and IT Help Desk teams so an excellent level of professional communication skills and strong leadership capabilities are essential.  We are looking for:  Experience in leading an IT training team Strong working knowledge of Microsoft technologies including MS Office 2016 and Office 365 products Ability to design and implement an IT Training strategy, in particular during the rollout of new IT projects and processes Proven experience to devise and deliver a training programme that will utilise a range of training methods – classroom, eLearning, written materials, floor-walking and 121s Strong communication, facilitation and change management skills and tangible evidence of driving positive cultural change within large complex organisations – ideally in the higher education sector In addition to being educated to bachelor degree level and/or holding a relevant professional qualification, you’ll have well developed performance coaching skills.  In your role you will:  Conduct regular individual and team meetings to ensure the IT Training team are growing, developing and achieving the highest standard Conduct and review Training Needs Analysis (TNA's) and customer feedback across the University Manage and maintain the IT training budget, co-ordinate external training for IT staff Develop close professional relationships with suppliers to gain appropriate course content and advantageous terms.  Design interventions to support large scale change and improvement projects.   For more information about applying and for the job description for the post, please see the current vacancies on the BCU website: http://jobs.bcu.ac.uk/

Birmingham City University Location: Joseph Priestley Building Full Time, Permanent Ref No: 012018-47  We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic professional to lead a team of trainers in the IT department at Birmingham City University. Based in our prestigious, modern city centre campus, you will need proven experience of leading IT training and change management initiatives, good people manager skills and ability to quickly build credibility and influence, particularly at a senior level. This role would suit a collaborative professional who enjoys both strategic and operational delivery. Training provision in the University is undergoing a radical change with the imminent introduction of an Oracle cloud based Enterprise Resource Planning system which incorporates a new LMS. This provides a unique and exciting opportunity to re-evaluate how IT training is offered to our customers. The IT Training Manager will be working closely alongside HR Staff Development, Education Development Service and IT Help Desk teams so an excellent level of professional communication skills and strong leadership capabilities are essential. We are looking for: Experience in leading an IT training team Strong working knowledge of Microsoft technologies including MS Office 2016 and Office 365 products Ability to design and implement an IT Training strategy, in particular during the rollout of new IT projects and processes Proven experience to devise and deliver a training programme that will utilise a range of training methods – classroom, eLearning, written materials, floor-walking and 121s Strong communication, facilitation and change management skills and tangible evidence of driving positive cultural change within large complex organisations – ideally in the higher education sector In addition to being educated to bachelor degree level and/or holding a relevant professional qualification, you’ll have well developed performance coaching skills. In your role you will: Conduct regular individual and team meetings to ensure the IT Training team are growing, developing and achieving the highest standard Conduct and review Training Needs Analysis (TNA's) and customer feedback across the University Manage and maintain the IT training budget, co-ordinate external training for IT staff Develop close professional relationships with suppliers to gain appropriate course content and advantageous terms. Design interventions to support large scale change and improvement projects. Closing Date: 5 February 2018 Interview Date: 26 February 2018 For more information about applying and for the job description for the post, please see the current vacancies on the BCU website. Please note; on occasions where we receive a large number of applications, we may close the advert ahead of the publicised closing date. If this does happen, we will contact all candidates via email who have started but not yet completed their application, giving 48 hours’ notice.   We would therefore advise that you submit your completed application as soon as possible. Alternatively if you require the application in a different format please contact the Human Resources Department at hrlifecycle@bcu.ac.uk or on 0121 331 6693. Birmingham City University holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award and promotes the advancement of gender equality through Representation, Progression and Success for All. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.