SC Cleared Cloud EngineerThe companyI’m partnering with a fast-growing technology consultancy that delivers cloud, security and digital transformation programmes for public sector and regulated clients. They’re looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer with deep SQL Server and Azure SQL expertise to support complex migration and modernisation work.The roleThis is a hands-on role focused on database platform engineering, migration and optimisation in Microsoft Azure. You’ll work alongside Cloud Architects, Engineers and delivery teams to assess existing database estates, plan and deliver migrations, and make sure the platforms you land are secure, reliable and high-performing.What you’ll doLead database discovery and assessment across existing SQL Server environments, mapping dependencies, integrations and data flowsPlan and deliver SQL Server and Azure SQL migrations, covering schema and data migration, validation and reconciliationTroubleshoot and optimise database performance, availability and reliability, including post-migration stabilisationSupport database automation and Infrastructure as Code, integrating deployments into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelinesProduce migration plans, risk assessments and technical documentation, and help reduce technical debtWhat you’ll bringStrong hands-on experience with SQL Server and Azure SQLProven delivery of complex database migrations into AzureStrong T-SQL skills, including stored procedures, queries and database objectsExperience with performance tuning and supporting production database platformsFamiliarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD and Infrastructure as CodeStrong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skillsNice to haveAzure SQL Managed Instance, Azure SQL Database or SQL Server on Azure VMsTerraform or Bicep, and PowerShell or Python for automationExperience in government, defence or other regulated environmentsMicrosoft Azure or SQL Server certificationsDisclaimer: Any remuneration stated in this advertisement is indicative and will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience, skills and qualifications. Final remuneration will be agreed with the successful candidate and will be subject to the terms of the contract.
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