Junior SQL DBA

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We are a Microsoft Solutions Partner and a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider IT Consultancy firm in Scotland who currently hold 5 out of 6 Microsoft Designations and 3 specialisations in Calling for Microsoft Teams, Cloud Security and Identity and Access Management.

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We are currently looking for a self-driven Junior SQL DBA to join our team. Providing full DBA support within the SQL team, as your skills and confidence grow, you will be involved in more client projects regarding database consultancy.

The role promises a varied and interesting exposure to a broad range of database technologies including on premise SQL Server and Azure database services. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in new technology, be passionate about delivering unrivalled customer service, an efficient problem solver, and be self-motivated.

Core to our outlook is the training and development of our people. As a highly motivated SQL DBA you willl be driving yourself to learn anyway. We will support you in this with options for attending courses, professional qualifications and a development budget to make sure you are up to date with new technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Resolving database support requests directly from managed service clients using existing skills and knowledge, as well as where appropriate using relevant support and vendor resources to find a resolution.
Proactively reviewing automated SQL alerts and responding as required through to resolution.
Carrying out SQL Server performance reviews.
Implementing client and internal database consulting projects as part of a team.
System administration, hands on fixes, installation / upgrade and patching of database servers.
Performing advanced troubleshooting with may also include working together with Microsoft and other vendors.

Key Skills:

Proven DBA Support / Administration experience, ideally 1–2 years minimum experience working with SQL Server.
Microsoft SQL MCSA certification or ability to demonstrate a similar level of knowledge.
Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment and deal with multiple tasks and projects as required.
Experience with designing and building new database server environments.
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals – both in writing and verbally.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Desired Awareness of:

Microsoft Azure database technologies, e.g., Azure SQL, Synapse and Fabric
Other database technologies, e.g., Oracle or Postgress.
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Analysis Services (SSAS) and Reporting Services (SSRS).
Previous experience of working within an IT Managed Services provider environment with multiple clients would be a benefit.
Microsoft SQL Server / Azure Certification would be an advantage.

Why Quorum?

Quorum is a technical company providing custom developed solutions, infrastructure support and managed services to a diverse range of clients from major financial institutions to small business and everything in-between.

You will be provided with ongoing support, training and development to allow you to develop your skills and shape the career you really want. Our team are talented, dynamic and committed professionals and we would love to hear from you if you are passionate about innovative technology solutions.

We offer highly competitive salaries with an excellent benefits package on offer including Pension, Private Health Care and Season Ticket Loans with regular technical training and certification opportunities and annually send employees to conferences around the world such as the Microsoft Ignite conference.

Still not convinced? We have a great collaborative, knowledge sharing working culture with low staff turnover, and we have won awards for our Family Friendly Working and pride ourselves on our ability to manage employees individual needs to make work-life fit around personal life. And above all, we are a genuinely nice bunch of people.

If like us, you eat, sleep and breathe technology, please apply today by sending your CV to jobs@quorum.co.uk