About the project

• We are seeking a skilled MSSQL Administrator to manage and maintain our Microsoft SQL Server databases. The ideal candidate will ensure the performance, security, and reliability of the database systems. This role involves optimizing database configurations, performing backups, and collaborating with development and operations teams to support critical business applications.
• This role offers an opportunity to work on critical database systems and support key business applications. If you are passionate about MSSQL Server administration and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
• MD rate: 140 - 180 EUR

Your responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain MSSQL Server databases across development, testing, and production environments.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, including query tuning, indexing, and resource allocation.
• Implement and manage backup, recovery, and high availability solutions such as Log Shipping, Mirroring, Replication, and Always On Availability Groups.
• Ensure database security by managing access control, encryption, and regular security audits.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks, including database integrity checks, index rebuilds, and statistics updates.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize database schemas and queries.
• Plan and execute database migrations, upgrades, and patches.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime.
• Document database configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide on-call support for database-related incidents.

Our requirements

• 3+ years of experience managing MSSQL Server databases in production environments.
• Proficiency in T-SQL for query development and optimization.
• Hands-on experience with high availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Always On, Replication, Mirroring).
• Familiarity with MSSQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Reporting Services (SSRS), and Analysis Services (SSAS).
• Experience with performance tuning, including index optimization and query profiling.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments for database administration.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Azure Monitor, or SentryOne.
• Understanding of data security and compliance requirements.

Optional

• Experience with cloud-based MSSQL solutions such as Azure SQL Database or Amazon RDS for SQL Server.
• Knowledge of automation tools like PowerShell, Ansible, or Terraform for database management tasks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for database deployment.
• Exposure to big data technologies such as Azure Synapse or Power BI.
• Certification in Microsoft SQL Server (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate).
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Technologies we use

This is how we work on a project

• Continuous Deployment

• Continuous Integration

• active monitoring

• documentation