Collaborate with cloud architects to design and implement Azure migrations, supporting SQL Server performance tuning and high availability strategies.
Company Description
Shaping Cloud is a trailblazer technology company that believes in the power of technology to create positive change. We’ve been designing, implementing, managing, and protecting our clients’ mission-critical digital platforms and services since 2010.
Our core values – purposeful, inclusive, excellent – drive everything we do, making us leaders, not followers. Choose to be part of Shaping Cloud and be at the forefront of innovation.
Having been described by our employees as being a friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment, it’s fair to say that we are proud of our culture and our 4 UK Best Place to Work awards.
Job DescriptionWhat does the role look like?
You'll collaborate closely with our cloud architects and engineering teams, providing invaluable expertise throughout the design, build, and migration phases of transformational projects. If you enjoy problem-solving and driving cloud innovation, we would love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities
- Assess on-premise workloads for cloud readiness
- Design migration strategies to Azure
- Provide technical engineering expertise during the migration process
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for SQL Server IaaS and SQL PaaS design and build activities
- Offer advice and consultancy to customers and project teams
What will you bring to the role?
- Expertise with Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instances
- Hands-on experience with database migration tools like DMA, Azure Migrate, or similar
- Proficiency in SQL Server performance tuning and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of SQL AlwaysOn Availability Groups and other high availability techniques
- Strong skills in SQL Server backups
- Proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL) and T-SQL
- You can work independently, managing your own tasks and timelines to meet project goals and client expectations.
- You are comfortable navigating different client environments and adjusting to their unique needs and processes.
- You have a collaborative mindset and enjoy friendly working environment
What can you offer you?
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus 2 charity days, 5 study days, and 1 celebration day. You can also buy extra leave if needed.
- Flexible Work: We trust our team to work flexibly, with full remote options to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Wellbeing Focus: Aviva private healthcare, life insurance, and options to cover dependents. Our plan covers physical, mental health, and supports nontraditional families. Eye care and flu vouchers are also provided, along with enhanced parental leave for those with 2+ years of service.
- Continuous Learning: Our in-house Talent Coach helps with ongoing development.
- Company Culture: We keep things fun with regular engagement and events to maintain a strong culture.
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