Senior Microsoft SQL Server DBA / Database Engineer (MS SQL)

TL;DR

Senior Microsoft SQL Server DBA / Database Engineer (MS SQL): Administering and optimizing enterprise-scale SQL Server environments with an accent on stability, performance, and scalability. Focus on designing resilient data architectures, implementing advanced security controls, and driving performance tuning for business-critical systems.

Location: Remote (Spain)

Company

An international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology.

What you will do

• Administer, monitor, and optimize MS SQL Server environments across the enterprise estate.
• Define database standards, governance, and best practices across the organization.
• Contribute to the design of data architectures, including schema development and storage decisions.
• Own and improve backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure continuity.
• Implement and maintain database security controls in line with regulatory requirements.
• Drive performance tuning, query optimization, and broader data lifecycle management.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise-scale environments.
• Proven background in database monitoring, backup/recovery, patching, security, and performance tuning.
• Experience with high-availability, resilience, and scalability across database platforms.
• Solid understanding of database architecture and data integration principles.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

Nice to have

• Experience in regulated environments, especially financial services.
• Exposure to DevOps / DevSecOps practices.
• Experience acting as a SQL Cloud Technology SME.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment contract with a remote work arrangement.
• Private medical insurance and flexible remuneration options.
• Extra holidays and training and career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work within a multicultural team on international projects.