About the Job

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.

About Position:

• Role: Senior Sql Database Administrator
• Location: Canary Wharf, London
• Experience: 8+ years
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hybrid (2-3 days a week in office)
• Mandatory Mention 3 skills: Microsoft SQL , SSIS and ETL , AWS

Role Description -

Seeking an experienced Senior SQL Server DBA to support a combination of project delivery and Business-as-Usual (BAU) operations, with primary emphasis on project work. The resource will support SQL Server infrastructure, ETL development, AWS cloud initiatives, database upgrades, and data warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

• SQL Server production database administration and operational support.
• SSIS package development, deployment, and maintenance.
• ETL development and deployment activities.
• AWS RDS SQL Server database provisioning and management.
• SQL Server upgrades, including planned migrations from SQL Server 2019 to 2022.
• Support on-premises and AWS-hosted database environments.
• Support existing data warehouse operations and cloud migration initiatives.
• Contribute to BAU activities alongside ongoing database projects.

Required Skills

• Strong senior-level Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience.
• Hands‑on expertise in SSIS and ETL development/deployment.
• AWS experience, particularly RDS for SQL Server.
• SQL Server upgrades and migration experience.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and operational priorities.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Oracle
• IBM DB2
• Data warehouse administration and cloud migration experience.
• Database automation and tooling experience.

Recruitment priority: Candidates with strong SQL Server production DBA experience, hands‑on SSIS/ETL capabilities, and AWS RDS exposure should be prioritized. PostgreSQL, Oracle, and DB2 are secondary skills and should not delay sourcing.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind

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