Database Administrator (DBA) -UK

Description & Requirements

Be part of something great

Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year.

Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives.

From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

Maximus UK is seeking a skilled and motivated Database Administrator (DBA) to support the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and performance of our SQL Server database estate across Azure Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) environments.

This role will work closely with Senior and Lead DBAs to ensure database reliability, security, and performance in a cloud-first, automation-driven environment.

Database Operations

• Administer and maintain Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instances, and SQL Server on Azure IaaS VMs.

• Execute backup and recovery procedures using Azure-native tools and SQL Server maintenance plans.

• Support high-availability and disaster recovery configurations under guidance from senior staff.

Monitoring & Observability

• Monitor database health and performance using SQL Server DMVs and Azure Monitor.

• Assist in troubleshooting performance issues and escalating complex problems to senior DBAs.

• Contribute to alerting and observability using tools like Splunk or equivalent.

Performance & Optimization

• Write and optimize T-SQL queries and stored procedures.

• Analyse execution plans and recommend indexing strategies.

• Participate in performance tuning activities under supervision.

Security & Compliance

• Implement database security policies including encryption and access control.

• Support audit and compliance efforts through documentation and automation.

• Follow RBAC and data protection standards.

DevOps & Automation

• Assist with schema changes and code deployments using Azure DevOps.

• Contribute to infrastructure automation using PowerShell and Azure CLI.

• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.

Data Integration & Reporting

• Develop and maintain ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory.

• Support SSRS and SSIS for reporting and data workflows.

• Collaborate with data teams on Azure data services (e.g., Synapse, Databricks).

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with Senior and Lead DBAs to align with database standards and practices.

• Participate in knowledge sharing and documentation efforts.

• Provide support for project delivery and incident resolution.

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) or willingness to obtain within 3 months.

• 4+ years of SQL Server administration experience (SQL Server 2016+).

• 1+ years working with Azure SQL Database, Man...