Senior Database Administrator

Saxo Bank; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxo Bank in Copenhagen is seeking a proactive Database Administrator to join our Data Platforms team. You will manage mission-critical SQL Server environments both on-prem and in Azure, ensuring high availability, security and performance.

You will collaborate with developers, DevOps, and system administrators to automate provisioning, deployments and monitoring via CI/CD pipelines, implement robust security controls, and maintain thorough documentation to support rapid troubleshooting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/IT or equivalent.
• 5+ years as a Database Administrator with troubleshooting and tuning experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure PaaS and SQL Server environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL query scripting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve database issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Optimize DB performance through tuning and indexing.
• Maintain SQL Server (2019-2022) and Azure SQL Managed Instances for high availability and security.
• Collaborate with developers and DevOps to automate provisioning, deployments and monitoring via CI/CD.
• Implement security policies and access controls.
• Maintain documentation for configurations and troubleshooting.

Skills

Database administration

SQL performance tuning

Azure PaaS / SQL Server environments

DevOps familiarity

SQL scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Azure SQL Managed Instances

SQL Server

Job description

Copenhagen, Denmark

About the Job

Are you passionate about optimizing data platforms and ensuring seamless performance? Join our dynamic team in Copenhagen and play a key role in managing mission-critical database environments. We are a collaborative, solution-oriented team that thrives on innovation and efficiency.
As part of our Data Platforms team, you will work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and system administrators to ensure high availability, security, and performance across on-premise SQL Servers and Azure SQL Managed Instances. This is an on-site position in Copenhagen with minimal travel expectations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve database-related issues, including performance bottlenecks and connectivity problems.

• Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, and configuration adjustments.

• Manage and maintain SQL Server (2019-2022) and Azure SQL Managed Instances for high availability and security.

• Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to automate provisioning, deployments, and monitoring using CI/CD pipelines.

• Implement security policies, access controls, and compliance measures.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for configurations and troubleshooting.

Your Profile

You are a proactive team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and bring a positive, solution-oriented mindset to every challenge.

Required competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator with expertise in troubleshooting and performance tuning.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure PaaS services and SQL Server environments.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines.

• Proficiency in SQL query optimization and scripting.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure) are a plus.

Nice-to-have skills:

• Experience with PostgreSQL administration and performance tuning.

• Knowledge of Azure Cosmos DB (especially with MongoDB API).

We get curious people invested in the world

When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on.

You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 15 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long-term success.
We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.

When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense.

At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!