Key skills
SQL Server administrationT-SQL developmentBackup and recovery strategiesSQL Server 2022SQL Server 2019SQL Server 2016SQL Server 2012High availabilityPerformance tuningCapacity planningAdvanced troubleshootingAzure database environmentsPowerShellAzure CLIPostGreSQLCosmosDBCouchbaseConfiguration managementDatabase securityPCI complianceSOX complianceAgileScrumAgentic AI automationSQLAIAgenticAzurePostgreSQLSQL ServerSaaSCollaboration
About this role
QVC Group is a Fortune 500 company with leading retail brands, and they are seeking a Senior Data Platform Engineer to improve existing database environments and lead the design of advanced data architectures. This role involves cloud migration and Azure deployments while collaborating across teams to create scalable solutions for critical applications.
Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, secure, administer, and monitor SQL Server infrastructure (on-prem and Azure: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Provide production support and participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation
- Troubleshoot issues, document procedures, and guide Root Cause Analysis and resolutions
- Develop and implement backup, recovery, and database management strategies, including upgrades and patches
- Support Agile/Scrum processes, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
- Mentor team members, foster collaboration, and serve as technical lead on projects
- Research and recommend SQL Server/Azure technologies, addressing risks and integrating automation and monitoring tools
Requirements:
- 8+ years of hands-on experience with SQL Server administration, T-SQL development, and backup/recovery strategies, including recent versions (2022/2019/2016/2012)
- Expertise in high availability, performance tuning, capacity planning, and advanced troubleshooting
- Experience with Azure database environments, automation using PowerShell/Azure CLI, and familiarity with PostGreSQL, CosmosDB, or Couchbase
- Background in configuration management, database security, and compliance (PCI/SOX), with Agile/Scrum team experience
- Understanding of Agentic AI fundamentals and experience automating support tasks