DBA/Azure Cloud Engineer

Join to apply for the DBA/Azure Cloud Engineer role at Xpertise Recruitment .This range is provided by Xpertise Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range SQL DBA with Azure Migration Experience – Legacy to Serverless TransformationLocation:BlackpoolJob Type:Contract (Hybrid) – 6 months initiallyAbout the Role: We are looking for a hands-on SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with strong experience in Azure cloud migration , particularly someone who has helped transform legacy SQL Server environments into modern, cloud-native, serverless architectures .This is a transformation-focused role . You\’ll play a key part in re-architecting and migrating existing on-premise and legacy systems to a fully modern Azure-based platform. The ideal candidate has experience moving traditional SQL workloads to scalable, resilient, and cost-effective serverless solutions.Key Responsibilities:Assess current legacy SQL Server environment and create a migration roadmap to Azure.Lead end-to-end migration of SQL workloads to Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, or serverless architectures.Design and implement serverless data architectures using Azure Functions, Event Grid, Logic Apps, etc., where appropriate.Optimize database performance, security, availability, and scalability in Azure.Implement backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies in the cloud.Create and maintain documentation including runbooks, architecture diagrams, and migration playbooks.Recommend automation strategies and support infrastructure-as-code practices using tools like Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates.Required Skills & Experience:Deep knowledge of traditional SQL Server environments as a DBA.Practical experience migrating legacy SQL workloads to Azure.Understanding of Azure SQL Database, Managed Instances, and serverless options.Experience designing or supporting cloud-native or serverless data architectures.Familiarity with Azure Data Migration Services, Azure Monitor, and cloud security best practices.Strong T-SQL skills with experience in performance tuning and optimization in on-premise and cloud environments.Experience with DevOps/CI-CD for data deployments is a plus.Please get in touch for more information on this opportunity.Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type Full-timeJob function Information TechnologyIndustries Business Intelligence PlatformsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Xpertise Recruitment by 2x.Get notified about new Database Administrator jobs in Blackpool, England, United Kingdom .

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