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Portugal / Global

Senior SQL Server DBA (Azure) - Lisbon

Job Description

Senior SQL Server DBA (Azure) — Freelance — Lisbon, Portugal (Hybrid)

We're looking for a Senior SQL Server DBA to join a freelance project via Shakers, a European tech talent marketplace. This is a production-ownership role — not support — with strong integration into Azure cloud services.

What you'll do:

Administer Microsoft SQL Server in production, fully integrated with Azure

Manage Always-On Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances, and storage accounts

Lead technical resolution of SQL Server incidents end to end, including root cause analysis

Execute and validate production releases via Azure DevOps and UrbanCode Deploy

Perform T-SQL tuning and execution plan analysis

Enforce security, permissions, and audit-quality documentation

What you'll need:

5-10 years of hands-on production experience with Microsoft SQL Server

Always-On Availability Groups and FCI experience — must

T-SQL scripting and PowerShell automation — must

Professional English, C1 spoken and written — mandatory

EU/Schengen nationality or valid Portuguese work permit

Nice to have:

Azure Database Administrator certification, PostgreSQL, French and/or Dutch, experience in regulated environments (financial services).

Location:

Lisbon, Portugal — hybrid.

Engagement:

Freelance, through Shakers.

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