SQL Developer / Azure DBA

Manchester
9 months ago
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SQL Developer | Azure DBA | Hybrid – Cheshire/Manchester | SaaS Environment

Are you a SQL Developer with real DBA  and Azure experience? Want to make an impact in a growing SaaS business? 

A product-focused software company helping project-based businesses thrive. Our clients platform supports the full project lifecycle, and as they scale, they need a SQL Developer who’s more than just T-SQL – we need someone who can own their Azure-hosted data infrastructure and keep it running like a dream.

What we’re looking for:

3+ years' experience in SQL Development with hands-on Azure SQL Database administration

Strong T-SQL (queries, stored procedures, indexing, performance tuning)

Proven experience maintaining, optimising, and scaling production databases

Knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics is a plus

Track record of working in or supporting SaaS or B2B applications

Comfortable working from or commuting to Cheshire/Manchester – remote-only isn’t viable

A team player with excellent problem-solving and communication skills

You’ll be responsible for:

Managing and evolving our Azure-hosted SQL infrastructure

Supporting the dev team with schema updates and data integrity

Handling SQL support tickets – from data updates to complex merges

Ensuring our data architecture scales with the business

Collaborating across departments to ensure our reporting and data systems are fit for purpose

We’re a collaborative team that values your input, rewards your contributions, and supports your growth. With regular socials, development opportunities, and a people-first culture, you’ll feel right at home.

If you’ve got the DBA depth, Azure experience, and SaaS understanding we need – we want to hear from you.

SQL Developer | Azure DBA | Hybrid – Cheshire/Manchester | SaaS Environment

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