Database Engineer – Systems

Administer, maintain, and optimise Microsoft SQL Server environments or equivalent

Manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes

Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning improvements

Design and maintain database structures supporting business applications

Ensure data integrity, consistency, and security across environments

Provide technical support and administration for business‑critical systems

Collaborate with business stakeholders to meet operational requirements

Support integrations between databases and business systems

Troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting financial and operational processes

Carry out patching, upgrades, and compliance‑related changes

Remediate vulnerabilities identified through penetration testing and security assessments

Support audit activities and maintain system documentation

Support infrastructure hosting database and business systems

Assist with capacity planning and systems lifecycle management

Act as a technical resource on upgrades, migrations, and integration projects

Support delivery of new systems and enhancements

Contribute to technical design, testing, and implementation

Provide 2nd/3rd line support for database and application issues

Participate in out‑of‑hours support and maintenance windows where required

Maintain documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures

Improve processes, automation, and system reliability

Track licence requirements to maintain compliance

Requirements

Strong SQL Server administration experience (backup/recovery, performance tuning, security)

Experience supporting business‑critical systems, particularly accounting or finance platforms

Solid understanding of database security and vulnerability remediation

Experience managing system upgrades, patching, and compliance activities

Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills across systems and applications

Experience with integration tools and data pipelines (desirable)

Knowledge of cloud platforms, e.g. Azure SQL and hybrid environments (desirable)

Scripting/automation skills, including PowerShell and SQL scripting (desirable)

Experience supporting reporting tools, e.g. Cognos and Power BI (desirable)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong SQL Server administration capabilities, including backup, recovery, performance tuning, and security management. Proficient in troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and supporting business‑critical systems, particularly in finance and accounting environments.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

SQL Server Administration

Database Security Management

Performance Tuning

Troubleshooting Skills

System Upgrades and Patching

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

SQL Server Administration

Backup and Recovery

Performance Tuning

Database Security

Troubleshooting

System Upgrades

Patching

Compliance Management

Scripting

Automation

Soft Skills

Problem‑Solving

Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Database Management

Disaster Recovery

Data Integrity

Operational Requirements

Financial Processes

Vulnerability Remediation

Audit Activities

Tools & Technologies

Azure SQL

Cognos

Power BI

PowerShell

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