Database Administrator, SQL Server – VMware, Azure

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Portugal.

📋 Description

• Manage, configure, maintain, and optimize SQL Server environments hosted on VMware and Microsoft Azure.

• Carry out installation, patching, monitoring, backup and restore, as well as security and access management.

• Ensure high availability and implement disaster recovery strategies across the database infrastructure.

• Minimize operational effort through monitoring, automation, and dependable operational processes.

• Conduct root-cause analyses, post-incident evaluations, and incident learning sessions.

• Utilize PowerShell/dbatools, T-SQL, SQL Agent, Elastic Jobs, and Azure DevOps pipelines for automating recurring tasks.

• Contribute to projects related to Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, ETL, and Dynamics-associated data flows.

• Participate in database CI/CD practices.

• Assist with workloads transitioning from VMware to Azure, focusing on reliability, security, and cost efficiency.

• Collaborate closely with infrastructure, development, and business teams while supporting daily operations and the technology roadmap.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA, including administration, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning.

• Practical knowledge of SQL Server in both VMware/on-premises and Microsoft Azure environments, covering Azure SQL and/or SQL Server on Azure VMs.

• Familiarity with HA/DR solutions, including Always On Availability Groups, FCIs, log shipping, geo-replication, and backup/restore testing.

• Solid understanding of reliability engineering principles, including SLIs/SLOs, toil reduction, root-cause analysis, and post-incident reviews.

• Proficient in T-SQL, encompassing writing, troubleshooting, and optimizing queries and stored procedures.

• Experience in scripting and automation with PowerShell/dbatools, T-SQL, and/or Python.

• Knowledge of ITSM processes, including incident, service request, and change management.

• Experience working with Change Advisory Boards (CAB).

• Familiarity with using Azure DevOps (ADO) boards for task tracking and delivery.

• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and runbooks.

• Experience in handling sensitive or PII data and adhering to data protection standards such as GDPR and DPIA processes.

• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills, especially during incidents and technical changes.

• Professional working proficiency in English.

• Availability to work UK hours from Portugal, as per an agreed schedule.

🏝️ Benefits

• 15th month salary.

• Health insurance that covers your family.

• Birthday off.

• Mobility program for digital nomads.

• Genuine work-life balance.