Contract Length: Initial 12 months
Rate: Up to £320 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: London (Hybrid 2 days onsite per week)
We are looking for an experienced Senior Database Engineer/DBA to support the design, optimisation and ongoing evolution of enterprise database platforms in a complex, regulated environment. This role suits a hands-on database specialist who is comfortable working across legacy and cloud-based systems, with a strong focus on performance, reliability and automation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, optimisation, and support of database solutions
Own performance tuning, schema design, and stored procedure development
Support database upgrades, patching, migrations, and decommissioning activities
Ensure database solutions align with architectural, operational, and risk standards
Provide technical leadership through design reviews, best practices, and mentoring
Collaborate closely with engineering, architecture, and delivery teams
Drive automation and consistency through scripting and CI/CD pipelines
Support cloud-hosted database platforms and contribute to cost optimisation initiatives
Ensure quality, stability, and maintainability across all database deliverables
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years experience working with Microsoft SQL Server and/or Sybase ASE
Strong expertise in:
Performance tuning
Database design
Stored procedure development
Experience supporting database upgrades and production environments
Hands-on experience in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
Exposure to RDS and/or PostgreSQL
Strong scripting skills (PowerShell and/or shell scripting)
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (eg Jenkins, GitLab)
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
Linux and/or Windows system administration experience
Background in software development and Agile delivery environments
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
