Database Administrator (SQL / ERP)

About the role

DPL Group is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage and optimise Microsoft SQL Server environments supporting Epicor ERP, SAP S/4HANA and other critical business systems. The role involves ensuring high availability, data integrity and performance for a range of digital transformation projects.

Key responsibilities

• Administer, optimise and maintain MS SQL Server databases, ensuring high availability and data integrity.
• Monitor server health (CPU, memory, disk I/O, wait stats) and manage Task Agent workloads.
• Execute backup/restore validations, disaster‑recovery simulations and regular index maintenance.
• Support user‑reported application/database issues and major ERP implementation projects.
• Manage database security, access controls, permissions and compliance standards.

Required profile

• 10+ years of hands‑on Microsoft SQL Server administration.
• Strong experience with Epicor ERP, SAP S/4HANA and HR system integrations.
• Proven ability to perform performance tuning, indexing and root‑cause analysis for critical incidents.
• Experience with HA/DR mechanisms, capacity planning and security audits.

Required skills

• Microsoft SQL Server
• Epicor ERP
• SAP S/4HANA
• T‑SQL query development and stored procedures
• HA/DR (Failover, High Availability, Disaster Recovery testing)
• Backup/restore and DR simulations
• Performance tuning and indexing
• DBCC and database consistency checks
• Data migration and capacity planning