SQL Server and Sharepoint SME - #2081097

Senior IT Database and Web Platform Engineer
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid,3 days per week in office)
Salary: Competitive

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior IT Database and Web Platform Engineer to join their Birmingham-based IT Services team excellent opportunity to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing SQL, SharePoint, and web platform infrastructure, supporting services that underpin high-profile legal and business systems across the globe.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Core Services and Platforms, you will provide expert third-line support across a wide range of systems, including SQL Server, SharePoint, Web Applications, Single Sign-On, Azure Services, and Identity Management. You will also lead on architecture, optimisation, troubleshooting, and project delivery, ensuring the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of mission-critical IT services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the support and optimisation of SQL, SharePoint, Web and Azure environments.

• Delivering deployments, platform upgrades and code releases in line with change processes.

• Proactively identifying and resolving infrastructure issues before they impact users.

• Coaching and guiding team members, acting as a trusted SME within Core Services and Platforms.

• Driving process improvement and technology innovation to keep systems modern, secure, and resilient.

• Collaborating with business services and vendor teams to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.

We are looking for a technically strong and collaborative professional with:

• Previous experience as a Business/Systems Analyst, Senior Systems Consultant, or similar.

• Significant experience in SQL Server configuration, optimisation, and support.

• Hands-on expertise with SharePoint architecture and administration.

• Strong knowledge of Azure services, identity management, SSO and MFA.

• A proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in high-pressure environments.

• Experience leading projects, coaching others, and acting as a subject matter expert.

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.

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