
SQL DBA, Application Support Specialist
MicroInsurance Centre at Milliman
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United Kingdom
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About the role
- Act as the direct primary contact for Leap clients regarding database health and application performance.
- Manage and troubleshoot automated deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps .
- Serve as the technical lead for client-side installations, ensuring a smooth transition and high-standard integration.
- Full ownership of SQL Server environments, including performance tuning, indexing, backups, and security patching to ensure 100% platform uptime.
- Monitor and maintain the Azure resources (App Services, Azure SQL, Functions) that power the Leap platform.
- Identify bottlenecks in the Leap data layer and implement automated maintenance routines to ensure the platform scales with client growth.
Requirements
- Extensive experience as a SQL Database Administrator (T-SQL, SSMS, Performance Tuning, and Optimization).
- Practical experience with Azure Cloud and Azure DevOps. (Azure DevOps certification is a significant plus).
- Strong scripting experience (PowerShell, T-SQL, etc.) to automate deployments and maintenance.
- Ability to support a .NET tech stack from an infrastructure perspective (identifying errors without the requirement to write code).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues to client stakeholders.
Benefits
- Remote First: This is a 100% remote role.
- Compensation for Out-of-Hours: Any out-of-hours work will be compensated through flexible working hours or an additional day off in lieu, ensuring we set the right expectations for work-life balance from day one.
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Hard Skills & Tools
SQL ServerT-SQLSSMSPerformance TuningOptimizationPowerShellAzure CloudAzure DevOpsAutomated DeploymentDatabase Health
Soft Skills
CommunicationTechnical LeadershipClient Stakeholder EngagementProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills
Certifications
Azure DevOps Certification