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SQL Database Administrator Location: Manchester/Birmingham/Sheffield/Chelmsford (Hybrid: 3 office/2 WFH) Salary: Up to £65,000 + benefits Sector: Professional Services/Legal IT Type: Permanent What's on offer: Salary up to £65,000 Hybrid working: 3 days in office/2 days WFH Modernising SQL and Azure environment with strong investment The opportunity We are working with a major professional services organisation seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to join a specialist team supporting large, business-critical SQL Server and Azure SQL platforms. This is a hands-on position where you'll play a key role in maintaining performance, stability, and resilience across the firm's core applications. The role Administer and optimise SQL Server databases () across on-prem and Azure. Deliver performance tuning, query optimisation and advanced troubleshooting. Manage HA/DR including AlwaysOn AGs, clustering, backups, and failover. Monitor capacity, patching, security, and database integrity. Support application upgrades, releases, and T-SQL-driven integrations. Provide 3rd-line support for major incidents. Produce documentation, runbooks, and operational best practice. Work closely with developers, infrastructure, and external vendors. What we're looking for Essential: Strong commercial SQL Server DBA background in live production environments Azure SQL expertise (Managed Instance, SQL Database or SQL on Azure VMs) Proven HA/DR delivery: AlwaysOn, clustering, failover processes Deep performance tuning (execution plans, indexing, Query Store, Extended Events, wait stats) Confident T-SQL skills for diagnostics and automation Experience working within structured change control Clear communication skills and calm approach under pressure Nice to have: Legal, insurance or professional services experience Exposure to DMS/PMS or other line-of-business systems SSIS, ADF or wider integration tooling experience Interest in cloud transformation and platform uplift initiatives. How to apply If you're an experienced SQL Database Administrator seeking a high-impact role in a modern, forward-thinking professional services environment, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

We are seeking a senior, creative UI/UX & Full Stack Developer to join a client in The City of London. This role will focus primarily on UI/UX design and development (60%) while also contributing to backend and full-stack solutions (40%). The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders and developers in a small Agile team, contributing to both greenfield projects and enhancements to existing systems. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about user experience, design, and intuitive interfaces, with the ability to complement their UI skills with strong full-stack development knowledge. Key Responsibilities UI/UX Focus (60%) Design and implement modern, responsive user interfaces using React, NextJS, or Blazor. Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes using tools such as Figma to demo solutions to business stakeholders. Ensure high-quality user experiences, accessibility, and performance across applications. Collaborate with business analysts and product owners to translate user stories into intuitive, functional designs. Participate in usability testing and iterate on feedback to improve interface quality. Full Stack / Backend Focus (40%) Develop, test, and maintain microservices and backend APIs using C#, .NET 8, Python, and RESTful Web APIs. Implement integration and unit tests as part of the development process. Contribute to DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud deployment (Azure/AWS). Support production systems and troubleshoot technical issues when needed. Agile Collaboration Participate in Scrum ceremonies and contribute to planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and milestones. Act as a problem solver and team player, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Skills & Expertise Strong hands-on experience in UI/UX development with React, NextJS, or Blazor. Proficient in wireframing and prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe XD, or similar). Solid experience in full-stack development using C#, .NET 8, Python, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture. Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and containerization technologies. Experience with databases (SQL Server, AWS RDS, MongoDB or other NoSQL). Knowledge of DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or Octopus for CI/CD. Understanding of Agile methodologies and collaborative software development practices. Bonus: experience in financial services or familiarity with trading systems, FIX protocol, or FX products.