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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, Managed Instances, or SQL Server on Azure IaaS. Proficiency in T-SQL, query tuning, and backup / recovery operations. Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor or Splunk. Desirable Experience with Azure Data Factory, SSRS, SSIS, and DevOps tools. Exposure to Terraform, Azure CLI, PowerShell, and CI / CD pipelines. Familiarity with KQL, Synapse, Databricks, or Cosmos DB. Work Environment UK-based with flexible remote working. Occasional out-of-hours support for critical issues. Collaborative, cloud-first culture focused on automation and continuous improvement. EEO Statement Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process. Minimum Salary £ 42,000.00 Maximum Salary £ 47,000.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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