Milestone IT is representing a major enterprise client currently modernizing its core data platform. We need a heavyweight SQL DBA who can step in, assess current state vulnerabilities, and execute a high-availability uplift. This is not a "business as usual" role. You will be tasked with:
Responsibilities
* Environment Auditing: Identifying and rectifying deep performance bottlenecks in high-concurrency environments.
* Architecture & Migration: Transitioning on-prem workloads to Azure SQL Managed Instances.
* Advanced Tuning: Optimization of query execution plans, indexing strategies, and tempdb contention.
* HA/DR Uplift: Refining and testing AlwaysOn Availability Groups and geo-replication.
* Principal Responsibilities: (For Principal level candidates) Providing technical leadership on data governance, security hardening, and mentor-led knowledge transfer to the permanent team.
Qualifications
* Experience: 8+ years of dedicated SQL Server experience (2016–2022).
* Technical Depth: Expert-level T-SQL, PowerShell automation, and deep internals knowledge.
* Cloud Mastery: Proven delivery of Azure SQL migrations or hybrid-cloud management.
* Performance Mindset: Ability to provide measurable ROI through system stabilization and cost optimization.
* Availability: Must be able to commence within 2–3 weeks.
How to Apply
Contractors with a track record of "rescue and refine" projects are encouraged to apply. Submit your CV via the link or call Sam Menon on 0396706682 at Milestone IT for a confidential brief on the environment.
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