SQL Server DBA – 6 month contract (Inside IR35) - £500 per day (Umbrella)- Hybrid 3 days onsite Edinburgh City Centre

Meraki Talent have partnered with global Financial Services business in Edinburgh who are looking for a SQL Server DBA for an initial 6 month contract. You will focus on ensuring performance, availability and security of critical SQL Server environments whilst supporting ongoing operations, improvements, and project work.

They need a hands-on SQL DBA who can operate independently, deal with complex issues and work across cross functional teams.

This is a hybrid position, with the expectation being 3 days a week onsite in their Edinburgh City Centre office.

Essential Skills & Experience

*Significant hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments
*Strong expertise in SQL Server administration (installation, configuration, troubleshooting)
*Proven experience with performance tuning (indexes, execution plans, waits, IO, memory)
*Solid knowledge of HA/DR technologies (Always On AGs essential)
*Strong T-SQL skills for diagnostics, automation, and troubleshooting
*Experience with backup and recovery strategies in large environments
*Understanding of Windows Server and storage concepts
*Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
*Familiarity with Azure concepts.

Desirable

*PowerShell / Terraform scripting for DBA automation
*Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g. Redgate, SolarWinds, Quest Spotlight)
*Experience working in regulated or security-conscious environments
*Exposure to DevOps / CI-CD database deployment practices.
*Experience of Fabric and Azure Data Factory
*Redwood RMJ