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SQL DBA with Azure Migration Experience – Legacy to Serverless Transformation
Location:
Blackpool
Job Type:
Contract (Hybrid) – 6 months initially
About the Role:
We are looking for a hands-on SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with strong experience in Azure cloud migration, particularly someone who has helped transform legacy SQL Server environments into modern, cloud-native, serverless architectures.
This is a transformation-focused role. You’ll play a key part in re-architecting and migrating existing on-premise and legacy systems to a fully modern Azure-based platform. The ideal candidate has experience moving traditional SQL workloads to scalable, resilient, and cost-effective serverless solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess current legacy SQL Server environment and create a migration roadmap to Azure.
- Lead end-to-end migration of SQL workloads to Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, or serverless architectures.
- Design and implement serverless data architectures using Azure Functions, Event Grid, Logic Apps, etc., where appropriate.
- Optimize database performance, security, availability, and scalability in Azure.
- Implement backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies in the cloud.
- Create and maintain documentation including runbooks, architecture diagrams, and migration playbooks.
- Recommend automation strategies and support infrastructure-as-code practices using tools like Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Deep knowledge of traditional SQL Server environments as a DBA.
- Practical experience migrating legacy SQL workloads to Azure.
- Understanding of Azure SQL Database, Managed Instances, and serverless options.
- Experience designing or supporting cloud-native or serverless data architectures.
- Familiarity with Azure Data Migration Services, Azure Monitor, and cloud security best practices.
- Strong T-SQL skills with experience in performance tuning and optimization in on-premise and cloud environments.
- Experience with DevOps/CI-CD for data deployments is a plus.
Please get in touch for more information on this opportunity.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Information Technology
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