Our client is a household name in the UK, leading in media production and digital streaming. They are seeking a Data Platform Engineer to join their Enterprise Platform team. This role is ideal for someone with strong SQL Server expertise, solid infrastructure knowledge, and a passion for automation using ideally PowerShell.
You'll help ensure the stability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems, with a primary focus on SQL Server environments and supporting infrastructure. While experience with cloud platforms and clustering technologies is a bonus, it’s not essential — the team offers training and support to help you close any knowledge gaps.
Key Responsibilities:
* SQL Server Administration: Manage, monitor, and optimize SQL Server environments, including performance tuning, backups, T-SQL scripting, and maintenance tasks.
* Infrastructure Support: Provide operational support for on-premise Windows Server platforms, with a focus on hosting enterprise SQL workloads.
* PowerShell Automation: Create and maintain automation scripts to streamline database and infrastructure operations.
* Clustering Awareness: Understand the principles of Microsoft Failover Clustering; exposure to SQL Server clustering is beneficial but not essential.
* Project Delivery: Contribute to platform engineering projects including system upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and automation initiatives.
* Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, translating business needs into reliable, scalable technical solutions.
* Security & Compliance: Maintain a proactive, security-first mindset in all areas of infrastructure and database management.
* Vendor Management: Liaise with third-party providers and managed services to support and deliver infrastructure solutions.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Strong experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments.
* Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and system management.
* Solid working knowledge of Windows Server infrastructure.
* Comfortable managing and troubleshooting SQL Server environments.
* Experience working in enterprise IT with a focus on high availability and performance.
* Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
* Able to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
Desirable Skills (Nice to Have – Not Essential):
* Exposure to Microsoft Clustering (especially SQL Server clustering).
* Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
* Experience with AWS RDS or other cloud-hosted databases.
* Knowledge of automation tools like Puppet or Ansible.
* Exposure to Linux environments.
* Experience with Azure VMware Solution (AVS).
* Understanding of Agile working practices such as Scrum or Kanban.
* Familiarity with tools like Jira and LogicMonitor.
Why Join?
* Be part of a highly respected UK brand at the forefront of media and digital innovation.
* Work on high-impact projects with a strong emphasis on engineering best practices and automation.
* Collaborate in a supportive, technically diverse team environment.
* Access to hands-on training and mentoring to help you grow into cloud technologies or fill any technical gaps.
* Competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension, and flexible working options.
* Ongoing opportunities for professional development and progression.
If you're a technically strong DBA with a passion for automation and platform engineering—and you're eager to grow—this is your opportunity to make an impact.