Database Engineer

Uni Systems; Eigenbrakel; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Uni Systems is seeking a Database Engineer to join the UniQue team in Belgium. The role focuses on SQL Server administration, cloud migrations, and data governance to ensure scalable, secure database services.

You will design HA/DR, implement automation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data platforms across on‑prem and Azure cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with expert knowledge and hands-on SQL Server administration and development.
• Experience with HA/DR solutions: Always On AG, Failover Clustering, Replication, backups.
• Cloud DBs experience: Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure VM.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL/MariaDB and NoSQL like MongoDB is a plus.
• Scripting in PowerShell, T-SQL, or Python for automation.
• Strong relational design, indexing, query optimization and capacity planning.
• IaC, CI/CD and database deployment automation experience.
• Experience with containers/VMs and observability tools.
• Security, access control, encryption, auditing and vulnerability management.
• English fluency and NATO clearance is required.

Responsabilités

• Manage installation, configuration, upgrades, and backups of databases on-prem and in cloud.
• Design and maintain ETL/ELT processes across multiple RDBMS platforms.
• Monitor performance, availability, and capacity; proactively resolve issues.
• Develop automation tools, scripts, and workflows for DB administration and reporting.
• Produce dynamic reports and templates for configuration management and lifecycle tracking.
• Assist migrations and modernization involving Azure and other cloud DB services.
• Collaborate with app, infra, and cloud teams for performance and reliability.
• Maintain data governance and quality standards in reporting/integration.
• Stay current with DB technology roadmaps and security improvements.
• Produce technical documentation and runbooks.

Connaissances

Microsoft SQL Server

HA/DR design

Azure

PostgreSQL

Python

PowerShell

CI/CD

IaC

Data governance

English

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

SQL Server Management Studio

Azure DevOps

Git

Description du poste

At Uni Systems, we are working towards turning digital visions into reality. We are continuously growing and we are looking for a Database Engineer to join our UniQue team.

What will you be doing in this role?

• Manage installation, configuration, upgrades, and backups of database systems and related products both on-premises and in the cloud
• Design, develop, and maintain data collection, transformation, and integration processes across multiple on-premises and cloud RDBMS platforms
• Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure optimal service delivery.
• Develop and manage automation tools, scripts, and workflows for database administration, monitoring, maintenance, and operational reporting.
• Produce dynamic reports and standardized templates to support database configuration management, performance monitoring, and lifecycle tracking;
• Support database migrations and modernization initiatives involving Azure and other cloud database services.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and cloud engineering teams to ensure optimal database performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Establish and maintain data governance and quality standards within reporting and integration processes;
• Stay current with database technology roadmaps, contributing to continuous improvement of lifecycle management, security, and data reliability.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, architectural designs, and support runbooks.

What do you need to succeed in this position?

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree, combined with expert-level knowledge and hands‑on experience in Microsoft SQL Server administration, development, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Strong experience designing, implementing, and supporting High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions, including:
  • Always On Availability Groups
  • Failover Clustering
  • Replication
  • Backup and recovery strategies
• Experience managing databases across cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure, including Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Azure Virtual Machines.
• Experience administering and supporting open‑source database technologies, including PostgreSQL and MySQL/MariaDB.
• Experience with NoSQL database technologies, preferably MongoDB.
• Proficiency in database automation and scripting using PowerShell, T‑SQL, and/or Python.
• Strong understanding of relational database design, normalization, indexing strategies, query optimization, and capacity planning.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and database deployment automation practices.
• Experience working with containerized and virtualized environments.
• Strong understanding of database monitoring, observability, and performance management tools.
• Experience ensuring data quality, consistency, and governance across integrated systems while adhering to organizational data standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience implementing secure database management practices, including access control, encryption, auditing, and vulnerability management.
• Proven ability to lead technical investigations, perform root cause analysis, and resolve complex database incidents and problems.
• An active NATO Secret‑level security clearance at the time of application is required.
• Fluency in English.

At Uni Systems, we are providing equal employment opportunities and banning any form of discrimination on grounds of gender, religion, race, color, nationality, disability, social class, political beliefs, age, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristics. Take a look at our Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Policy for more information.