Azure SQL DBA

Azure SQL DBA

📍 Hybrid (Remote + Leicester | 3 days onsite)

💰 Up to £500/day | Outside IR35 Contract

🛡️ Azure Expert MSP | On-Prem to Azure SQL Migration

Are you a seasoned SQL Database Administrator with proven experience across both on-prem SQL and Azure SQL platforms?

Do you enjoy taking ownership of performance, optimisation, and migration in fast-moving, client-facing environments?

If so, this one’s for you.

A leading Azure Expert MSP, is delivering an on-prem to Azure SQL migration project for one of their flagship customers.

They’re looking for a confident, hands-on DBA to join the delivery team and take ownership of key workloads during this transformation.

🔍 What You\’ll Be Doing:

• Managing and optimising on-prem SQL Server environments
• Leading and supporting Azure SQL migrations (PaaS & IaaS)
• Implementing performance tuning strategies across workloads
• Ensuring security, data protection, and compliance alignment
• Collaborating with project managers, infrastructure teams, and developers to ensure smooth delivery
• Acting as a customer-facing consultant across migration phases

✅ What You’ll Need:

• Solid commercial experience as a SQL DBA (ideally within consultancies or MSPs)
• Strong hands-on skills in SQL Server (2016+) and Azure SQL
• A track record of end-to-end cloud migration delivery
• Understanding of data security, backup strategies, and best practices
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with stakeholders

💼 The Details:

• Contract Type: Outside IR35
• Day Rate: Up to £500 per day (depending on experience)
• Location: Hybrid – Remote + 3 days per week onsite (Leicester HQ)
• Start Date: TBC
• Duration: TBC