Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server & Azure)

Database Administrator (DBA) About the Role We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, operate, monitor, and optimize enterprise database platforms across on-premises and cloud environments. The role includes a strong focus on data integration, real-time data processing, and IoT-related data flows, ensuring high availability, security, and performance of critical business systems. Mandatory Requirements Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Data Science, or a related field;

Alternatively, a minimum of 6 years of professional experience in database administration and management;

Proven experience participating in data migration, modernization, or transformation projects ;

Experience with IoT data flows , real-time data ingestion, or integration with external systems and platforms.

Certifications Candidates must hold at least one of the following certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) ;

A recognized PostgreSQL Certification .

Technical Skills Database Administration Microsoft SQL Server Administration;

PostgreSQL Administration;

Azure SQL Managed Instance;

Google Cloud SQL (GCP).

Database Design & Performance Relational and NoSQL data modelling;

Query optimization and performance tuning;

Database capacity planning and performance monitoring;

Troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

High Availability & Disaster Recovery Backup and recovery strategies;

Clustering, replication, and high-availability solutions;

Disaster recovery planning and testing.

Data Integration & Real-Time Processing ETL processes and data integration;

Real-time data ingestion architectures;

Azure Event Hubs;

Google Cloud Pub/Sub;

Integration with IoT platforms and external systems.

Security & Compliance Data encryption and security best practices;

Access control and identity management;

GDPR compliance and data governance;

Security monitoring and auditing.

Collaboration & Documentation Support development teams with database design and optimization;

Produce technical documentation and operational procedures;

Provide recommendations for technological evolution and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Administer, monitor, and optimize SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and GCP Cloud SQL environments;

Ensure database availability, reliability, performance, and security;

Implement and maintain backup, recovery, clustering, and replication solutions;

Support data integration, ETL processes, and real-time data ingestion platforms;

Monitor database performance and proactively resolve issues;

Collaborate with development, infrastructure, data, and operations teams;

Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements;

Produce technical reports and recommendations regarding platform evolution and optimization.

Contract Deliverables The selected consultant will be responsible for delivering: Monthly database performance report , submitted on the first business day of each month;

Capacity assessment reports upon request;

Backup and recovery plans , delivered within 30 days of the request date;

Technical recommendations and documentation supporting database platform evolution.

Language Requirements Portuguese and/or English professional proficiency.

Location 📍 Portugal (Hybrid/On-site as required) Seniority Senior Database Administrator (DBA) | SQL Server | PostgreSQL | Azure SQL MI | GCP Cloud SQL | IoT Data Integration

What can you expect from us? Mind-blowing workplace culture. You will be integrated in a professional, dynamic and collaborative team. 100% Remote opportunities We want you to have the flexibility to work where you feel most comfortable and productive. International Career You can expect professional growth and to be connect with the world.

We are represented in Portugal, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Denmark.

And with projects in many other countries: Netherlands, Luxembourg, Singapore and in the United States of America (and a lot more is coming…)

Extra Benefits & Perks If you wish to work with us and you are outside European Union (good news…) we are a Tech Visa Company, We will help! As a plus, we provide Health and Life Insurance.