Senior DBA - SQL Server

Hirebridge; Santiago; On-site; CLP 16,740,000 - 25,668,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Monthly Food Vouchers

Christmas Bonus

Teleworking Bonus

Job summary

Sovos is hiring a Senior Database Administrator to scale and safeguard our enterprise database environments powering SaaS apps for 100,000+ customers. You will lead performance tuning, high-availability, and disaster recovery while mentoring junior DBAs and collaborating with product teams.

We value hands-on expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and a bias for action as we streamline AI-assisted operations and ensure SQL Server reliability across global deployments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing production database environments.
• Deep expertise in performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Strong proficiency with SQL Server environments.
• Fluent English, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for critical database technologies, leading resolution of incidents and performance issues across SQL Server environments.
• Proactively monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning solutions to optimize queries and throughput.
• Collaborate with software engineers and tech leads to review query designs and schema changes for efficiency and scalability.
• Lead patches, upgrades, and migrations with minimal downtime, including backup/recovery, high-availability, and disaster recovery testing.
• Mentor and support junior DBAs and application teams, driving best practices across the org.
• Leverage AI-assisted tooling to streamline monitoring, root cause analysis, and workflows.
• Communicate database health, maintenance status, and risks clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

SQL Server

Performance Tuning

Database Administration

English Proficiency

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Database-related degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

Job description

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Build Your Future With Us

The digitization of tax compliance is fundamentally changing global commerce and how businesses need to operate and grow. Governments now have real-time visibility into business data, creating new challenges and new opportunities for organizations around the world. At Sovos, we're transforming tax compliance from a business requirement into a driver of growth through AI-powered technology that delivers the accurate, real-time insights businesses need to make smarter decisions.

We're solving more than today's tax compliance challenges. We're helping reshape global economies by enabling organizations to navigate increasingly complex and rapidly changing regulatory environments with confidence – and helping communities thrive.

AI is accelerating what's possible, enabling tax and technology professionals to more effectively drive critical regulatory decisions. That's where Sovos excels, combining intelligent technology with human expertise to help customers stay ahead of change.

Don't worry if you don't check every box. We're focused on hiring great people, not perfect resumes. It's less about what you've done elsewhere and more about what you're capable of doing here.

The Role

At Sovos, we manage and scale the database infrastructure that powers tax compliance for more than 100,000 customers across 100+ countries. As a Senior Database Administrator, you'll be a hands-on technical leader responsible for the performance, security, and availability of our enterprise database environments, keeping mission-critical SaaS applications running at their best.

More specifically, you will:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for critical database technologies, leading resolution of complex incidents and performance issues across SQL Server environments.
• Proactively monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning solutions to optimize query response times and system throughput.
• Collaborate with software engineers and tech leads to review query designs and schema changes, ensuring efficiency and scalability prior to deployment.
• Lead the implementation of patches, upgrades, and migrations with minimal downtime, including backup/recovery strategies, high-availability setups, and disaster recovery testing.
• Mentor and support junior DBAs and application teams, driving adoption of database best practices across the organization.
• Leverage AI-assisted tooling and automation to streamline monitoring, root cause analysis, and operational workflows.
• Communicate database health, maintenance status, and potential risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What You Bring to Sovos

• Strong foundational knowledge in database systems, acquired through formal education or equivalent hands-on experience.
• You have hands-on experience managing production database environments, resolving performance issues, and implementing tuning solutions. with deep expertise in performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Strong proficiency with SQL Server environments, with a deep understanding of database internals.
• Fluent English, written and verbal.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Product and Technology teams and guide peers to adopt best practices.
• Comfort working with AI tools to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Availability to attend the office once a week (Condesa, CDMX).
• Due to client contractual obligations, the successful candidate will be asked to clear a background check upon hire.

The Process

We believe in a transparent and comprehensive hiring process. Here's what you might expect:

1. Pre-Employment Assessment: Regionally specific assessments we use to mitigate bias and give every applicant a fair shot.
2. Video Interview: A chance to meet as many qualified applicants as possible and get to know you beyond your resume.
3. Meeting with a Recruiter: A conversation to talk through the role, your experience, and your goals.
4. Live Interviews with the Hiring Team: Meet the people you'll work with and dig into the day-to-day of the role.

Life at Sovos

• AI Tools and Technology from Day 1
• Continuous Learning and Development
• Global Employee Recognition Platform and Programs
• Global Parental Leave Policy
• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Monthly Food Vouchers
• Christmas Bonus
• Vacation Bonus
• Teleworking Bonus

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Company Background

Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth. Our flagship product, the Sovos Compliance Cloud platform, enables businesses to identify, determine, and report on every tax obligation across the globe. Sovos processes nearly 20 billion transactions per year, helping companies scale their compliance strategy in 150+ countries.

More than 100,000 customers – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos’ tax and regulatory expertise and unparalleled integration with their business applications. Learn more at sovos.com.

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