Infrastructure Architect with a deep understanding of SQL Server Permanent, based in Basingstoke Full Time onsite Salary: £75 - £80k plus 10% bonus, 10% DV allowance and £6k car allowance Total package: up to £102K Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through SC and DV security clearance for this role As a SQL-focused Infrastructure Architect, you will own the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure work packages — from initial design and prototyping to piloting, production deployment, and ongoing evolution. Responsibilities include: Design and deliver infrastructure work packages that meet both functional and non-functional requirements. Collaborate within an Agile team, contributing to shared challenges and continuous cross-training. Develop repeatable unit tests to validate system behaviour under expected and unexpected conditions. Maintain accurate support and design documentation to aid operational teams and users. Respond to evolving user requirements by delivering ongoing improvements and enhancements. Skills and Experience: Advanced knowledge of SQL Server — including design, configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across infrastructure and database environments. Ability to script and automate infrastructure configurations and tests. Excellent documentation and communication skills. Experience with any of the following would be an added advantage - Microsoft Windows Systems Administration in enterprise settings / Group Policy Objects (GPO) / Windows Installer / Powershell cmdlets Please apply for immediate interview!