Sr. Database Platform Engineer, Brazil

CI&T; Brasil; On-site; BRL 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Meal and food allowance

Extended paternity leave

Partnerships with gyms

Continuous learning platform

Life insurance

Job summary

A tech transformation specialist in Brazil is seeking an experienced Microsoft SQL Server DBA. You will enhance mission-critical database solutions and drive modernization across EMEA. Ideal candidates have extensive experience managing both cloud and on-prem environments and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This role offers excellent benefits including health insurance, profit sharing, and continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA.
• Proven experience managing both on-prem and cloud-based SQL Server environments.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server 2016+ and Azure SQL ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize database structures.
• Architect and implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Perform advanced performance tuning and query optimization.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server DBA

T-SQL

PowerShell

DevOps methodologies

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server 2016+

Azure SQL

Redgate

SolarWinds

Job description

We are tech transformation specialists, uniting human expertise with AI to create scalable tech solutions.

With over 8,000 CI&Ters around the world, we’ve built partnerships with more than 1,000 clients during our 30 years of history. Artificial Intelligence is our reality.

Objective

Be an integral part of the Application Managed Services team, collaborating closely with application developers, infrastructure engineers, business analysts, and IT leadership to architect, maintain, and optimize mission‑critical database solutions. The role plays a strategic part in modernizing and evolving the database landscape across the EMEA region.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain and optimize relational database structures to support application and reporting needs.
• Design, install, configure, and manage enterprise Microsoft SQL Server databases and Azure SQL services.
• Architect and implement high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and replication solutions.
• Automate routine DBA tasks via PowerShell, T‑SQL, and DevOps pipelines.
• Perform advanced performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and capacity planning.
• Analyse SQL execution plans and resolve complex database bottlenecks.
• Enforce database security policies, including encryption, role‑based access, and auditing.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, ISO27001, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Define and test robust backup/recovery strategies and recovery time objectives (RTO/RPO).
• Act as SME for database architecture in projects and technical design reviews.
• Partner with DevOps and development teams to align database design with CI/CD practices.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and standards.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands‑on experience as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA, including senior or lead‑level responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing both on‑prem and cloud‑based SQL Server environments (Azure/AWS preferred).
• Deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server 2016+ and Azure SQL ecosystem.
• Proficient in T‑SQL, SSIS, SSRS, and PowerShell scripting.
• Skilled in monitoring tools (e.g., Redgate, SolarWinds, SQL Sentry).
• Familiar with infrastructure automation and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC).
• Strong knowledge of indexing, partitioning, query tuning, and performance monitoring.
• Exposure to DevOps tools and methodologies preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively across multiple time zones.
• Leadership mindset with the ability to drive initiatives and influence without authority.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse, or AWS RDS is a plus.
• Familiarity with agile and DevOps practices.

Soft Skills

Problem Solving

• Analytical – Identify root causes and forecast outcomes based on data.
• Conceptual – Synthesize complex inputs to inform strategic decisions.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communication – Convey technical information clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Working with Others – Collaborate effectively across functions and cultures.
• Influence & Negotiation – Advocate for best practices and influence architectural decisions beyond direct authority.
• Work Management – Set priorities, manage critical incidents, and deliver high‑quality outcomes under pressure.
• Inspiring Leadership – Lead by example and demonstrate commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.

Business Expertise

• Company – Understand interdependencies within the client systems and proactively manage technical risks.

Functional Knowledge

• Functional Expertise – Demonstrate deep technical mastery in database administration.
• Mentoring – Coach and support team members in technical growth.
• Knowledge Creator – Innovate and create scalable, reusable solutions that improve system reliability and agility.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Meal and food allowance
• Extended paternity leave
• Partnership with gyms and health and wellness professionals via Wellhub (Gympass) TotalPass
• Profit Sharing and Results Participation (PLR)
• Life insurance
• Continuous learning platform (CI&T University)
• Discount club
• Free online platform dedicated to physical, mental, and overall well‑being
• Pregnancy and responsible parenting course
• Partnerships with online learning platforms
• Language learning platform
• And many more!

More details about our benefits here: https://ciandt.com/br/pt-br/carreiras

Inclusive Hiring

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