SQL Database Administrator

We're looking for an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator to support and optimize critical database environments integrated with Microsoft Azure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Microsoft SQL Server production databases.
• Administer Always On Availability Groups and Failover Cluster Instances.
• Investigate and resolve database incidents, performing root cause analysis.
• Execute production releases using Azure DevOps and UrbanCode Deploy.
• Optimize database performance through query tuning and T-SQL improvements.
• Manage Azure SQL and related Azure services.
• Ensure database security, permissions management, and documentation.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and operations teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of database processes and operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration.
• Strong experience in production support, incident management, and performance tuning.
• Solid experience with Microsoft Azure.

Technical Skills

• SQL Server Administration and T-SQL (mandatory)
• PowerShell (mandatory)
• Azure SQL, Azure DevOps, Azure, Pipelines, Azure Monitor and Azure Event Hub (mandatory)
• Failover Cluster Instances (FCI)
• PostgreSQL
• UrbanCode Deploy (UCD)
• Azure Database Administrator certification

Profile

• Fluent English (C1).
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of production environments.
• Experience working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in regulated environments is a plus.

Location

• Based in Portugal, preferably Lisbon area.
• Hybrid working model.