Senior Database Engineer

Southampton · Security & Door Staff

£65,000 - £73,000 per annumNight shift

Senior Database Engineer (Night Shift)


SQL, TSQL

Night Shift Hours - 10pm - 6am

£65,000 - £73,000


Are you an experienced SQL Server expert looking for your next big challenge?

Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Senior Database Engineer, working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment.

What you'll be doing:

  • Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases in a 24/7 environment
  • Optimise database and application performance
  • Manage backup and recovery policies and procedures
  • Implement robust database security measures
  • Create, maintain, and monitor SQL scripts and processes
  • Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to solve complex challenges

What we're looking for:

  • 5+ years' experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases
  • Strong T-SQL programming skills
  • Experience with database replication and Availability Groups
  • Proven problem-solving ability and a track record of meeting deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration


Desirable skills (not essential, but a big plus):

  • SSAS, SSRS, SSIS
  • Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, SNS
  • AWS or Azure database management


If you're ready to join a company that challenges limits, delivers excellence, and offers a truly rewarding career path, we want to hear from you.

If you have the skills required please send your CV to


Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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  • How do I apply for Senior Database Engineer?

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  • What are the shift details?

    Night shift

  • What is the pay?

    £65,000 - £73,000 per annum

  • Where is this job based?

    Southampton

  • Who is the employer?

    Spectrum IT Recruitment

  • Is this a night shift?

    Yes. This is a night shift role — shift times are shown in the listing above.

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