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.