Korn Ferry hiring Senior DBA

Contract Length: Initial 12 months Rate: Up to £320 per day (Inside IR35) Location: London (Hybrid 2 days onsite per week) We are looking for an experienced Senior Database Engineer/DBA to support the design, optimisation and ongoing evolution of enterprise database platforms in a complex, regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, optimisation, and support of database solutions Own performance tuning, schema design, and stored procedure development Support database upgrades, patching, migrations, and decommissioning activities Ensure database solutions align with architectural, operational, and risk standards Provide technical leadership through design reviews, best practices, and mentoring Collaborate closely with engineering, architecture, and delivery teams Drive automation and consistency through scripting and CI/CD pipelines Support cloud-hosted database platforms and contribute to cost optimisation initiatives Ensure quality, stability, and maintainability across all database deliverables Required Skills & Experience 5+ years experience working with Microsoft SQL Server and/or Sybase ASE Strong expertise in: Performance tuning Database design Stored procedure development Experience supporting database upgrades and production environments Hands-on experience in cloud environments (AWS preferred) Exposure to RDS and/or PostgreSQL Strong scripting skills (PowerShell and/or shell scripting) Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (eg Jenkins, GitLab) Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible) Linux and/or Windows system administration experience Background in software development and Agile delivery environments About Korn Ferry Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations.