Who We Are
VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
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About This Role
We are seeking an experienced MS SQL Database Administrator to support large-scale, missioncritical database environments across diverse platforms and technologies. The individual will be responsible for ensuring database availability, performance, security, and optimisation within 247 operations. This role involves managing multiterabyte databases, working with advanced SQL Server features, supporting migrations across cloud and onpremises platforms, and collaborating with crossfunctional teams to maintain highquality service delivery.
What You Will Do
- Administer SQL Server environments from 2008 through 2022, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Manage large, 247 databases, including multiterabyte systems.
- Work with SQL Always On, active/active peertopeer replication, log shipping, and database mirroring.
- Perform advanced DBA activities such as backups, recovery, security, and cluster installations.
- Troubleshoot resource contention issues across CPU, memory, I/O, and disk.
- Optimise SQL Server performance through indexing, statistics, query tuning, and maintenance tasks.
- Handle SQL Server cluster migration, upgrades, and TempDB optimisation.
- Create and automate SQL alerts, scripts, and maintenance procedures.
- Support Linuxbased SQL Server environments for 2019 and 2022.
- Conduct crossplatform migrations (P2V, V2P, cloud migrations) with AWS and Azure IAAS/PAAS/SAAS variants.
- Use tools such as Profiler, DTA, SSMS, PerfMon, DMVs, and system procedures.
- Participate in disaster recovery exercises and provide rootcause analysis.
- Adhere to ITIL practices for incident, change, problem, and release management.
- Document troubleshooting steps, contribute to knowledge repositories, and support reporting requirements.
Who You Are
- An individual with 9+ years of relevant MS SQL DBA experience.
- Skilled in managing complex, multiterabyte SQL Server environments.
- Knowledgeable in SQL Server clustering, Always On, replication, and migration activities.
- Proficient in performance tuning, optimisation, and automation (PowerShell, HTML, VBScript).
- Comfortable working across Windows and Linux environments.
- Experienced with AWS and Azure SQL administration.
- Capable of handling crossplatform and cloud migrations.
- A collaborative team player with strong communication skills and readiness for 247 shifts.
- Certified in Azure DP300 / DP900; ITIL Foundation (desirable).
- Additional exposure to other database technologies (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) is an advantage.
Not a Perfect Fit
Concerned you may not meet every requirement Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.
What's In It For You
- Opportunity to work on enterprisegrade, multiplatform SQL Server environments.
- Exposure to cuttingedge cloud technologies across AWS and Azure.
- Growth in automation, optimisation, and advanced performance engineering.
- Experience across largescale migration and modernisation initiatives.
- Continuous learning through complex troubleshooting, DR exercises, and crossfunctional collaboration.
What Skills You Will Learn
- Advanced SQL Server performance tuning and optimisation techniques.
- Cloud database administration across IAAS, PAAS, and SAAS environments.
- Automation using scripting languages and monitoring tools.
- Crossplatform migration methodologies for modern workloads.
- Enhanced knowledge of ITILaligned operational practices.
VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment
Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.
Join Us
At Vodafone, we're working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.
We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.
With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.
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