Senior IT Database and Web Platform Engineer
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid, 3 days per week in office)
Salary: Competitive
A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior IT Database and Web Platform Engineer to join their Birmingham-based IT Services team and play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing SQL, SharePoint, and web platform infrastructure, supporting services that underpin high-profile legal and business systems across the globe.
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Core Services and Platforms, you will provide expert third-line support across a wide range of systems, including SQL Server, SharePoint, Web Applications, Single Sign-On, Azure Services, and Identity Management. You will also lead on architecture, optimisation, troubleshooting, and project delivery, ensuring the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of mission‑critical IT services.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the support and optimisation of SQL, SharePoint, Web and Azure environments.
- Delivering deployments, platform upgrades and code releases in line with change processes.
- Proactively identifying and resolving infrastructure issues before they impact users.
- Coaching and guiding team members, acting as a trusted SME within Core Services and Platforms.
- Driving process improvement and technology innovation to keep systems modern, secure, and resilient.
- Collaborating with business services and vendor teams to deliver reliable, high‑quality solutions.
About You
- Previous experience as a Business/Systems Analyst, Senior Systems Consultant, or similar.
- Significant experience in SQL Server configuration, optimisation, and support.
- Hands‑on expertise with SharePoint architecture and administration.
- Strong knowledge of Azure services, identity management, SSO and MFA.
- A proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in high‑pressure environments.
- Experience leading projects, coaching others, and acting as a subject matter expert.
- A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset, with excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.
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