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Senior Database Administrator, Microsoft SQL – Production & Cloud
DeliveritSenior Database Administrator managing Microsoft SQL Server environments in cloud and on-premises settings. Ensuring data stability, availability, performance, and collaborating with global teams.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates advanced expertise in administering Microsoft SQL Server environments, including performance optimization, disaster recovery strategies, and compliance with security standards. Proficient in database automation and modernization initiatives, with a strong focus on collaboration with development and infrastructure teams.
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Microsoft SQL Server AdministrationDisaster Recovery StrategiesT-SQL OptimizationDatabase AutomationCI/CD Pipeline Integration
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Hard Skills
Microsoft SQL Server 2017Microsoft SQL Server 2022T-SQLStored ProceduresSQL Query OptimizationDatabase SecurityBackup and RecoveryPerformance TroubleshootingDatabase-as-CodeInfrastructure-as-Code
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)Azure SQLAzure Virtual MachinesPowerShellBashPythonTerraformPackerSQL Profiler
Industry Keywords
Relational Database ConceptsEnterprise ArchitectureHigh AvailabilityRoot Cause AnalysisService BrokerRole-Based Access Control (RBAC)Vulnerability ManagementChange ManagementRelease ManagementDatabase Governance
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAzureCloudMS SQL ServerPackerPythonSQLSSISTerraform
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Ensure operational stability, availability, performance, and security of Microsoft SQL Server environments that support critical business applications.
- Administer and optimize SQL Server environments (2017 and 2022) on on-premises infrastructure and Microsoft Azure, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and best practices.
- Monitor, diagnose, and resolve performance issues, incidents, and database failures, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Lead initiatives related to high availability, backup, recovery, disaster recovery (DR), and resilience of the environments.
- Partner with development teams to optimize data modeling, SQL queries, stored procedures, and deployment processes.
- Drive database automation and modernization initiatives, including Database-as-Code, integration with CI/CD pipelines, and adoption of cloud solutions.
- Define and maintain administration standards, operational procedures, security controls, and governance practices.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, security, and engineering teams on capacity planning, platform lifecycle management, compliance, and technology transformation.
- Produce technical documentation and share knowledge within the DBA team.
- Participate in on-call rotations and provide support for critical production incidents, maintenance activities, and deployments.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong knowledge of relational database concepts, enterprise architecture, and database administration best practices.
- Advanced experience administering Microsoft SQL Server 2017 and 2022.
- Experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and clustering technologies.
- Knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
- Knowledge of SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
- Experience with Service Broker.
- Familiarity with SQL Profiler and performance analysis tools.
- Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Knowledge of SQL query optimization, execution plans, and performance troubleshooting.
- Experience analyzing and resolving deadlocks.
- Advanced knowledge of T-SQL, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and linked servers.
- Experience administering SQL Server workloads in Microsoft Azure, including Azure Virtual Machines and Azure SQL.
- Knowledge of database security, role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, auditing, and vulnerability management.
- Knowledge of Database-as-Code concepts and version-controlled database deployment methodologies.
- Basic knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code using tools such as Terraform and Packer.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices applied to the database lifecycle.
- Experience with database monitoring, performance diagnostics, and root cause analysis.
- Knowledge of automation using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
- Experience with structured change and release management processes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical, organized, and problem-solving oriented profile.
- Proactive, disciplined professional with strong attention to detail.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Work mode: 100% Remote
- Meal and/or food allowance (VA and/or VR)
- Wellness Program: psychological support, legal support, social support, financial support
- Health insurance and dental plan
- Life insurance
- Wellhub
- Partner discounts: Sucesu, Target Trust, Sesc and Seprorgs
- Company anniversary bonus
- Referral bonus for successful hires
- Childcare assistance