Job Title
The Data Platform Administrator is responsible for maintaining high-performing and highly available Microsoft SQL Server environments. This role requires a technical expert to shape an exceptional data culture.
About The Role
* Maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments, ensuring high availability and performance.
* Manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies for on-premises and cloud-based SQL Server databases.
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SQL Server Agent jobs, SSIS packages, and other automated processes.
* Administer database security, including data access and role-based access control.
* Maintain existing integrations and data flows between core business systems.
* Migrate legacy data integration solutions into modern environments.
* Monitor and manage capacity usage, ensuring efficient utilisation and proactive scaling where required.
* Promote knowledge sharing among team members.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or related discipline.
* Relevant Microsoft certifications or equivalent.
* Minimum 5+ years' experience managing Microsoft SQL Server environments.
* Strong knowledge of data warehousing methodologies and dimensional modelling.
* Proficient in T-SQL and SQL development, including writing stored procedures and functions.
* Experience with version control practices.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.