Senior SQL DBA: Azure & On-Prem, Copenhagen

Saxo Bank; København; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxo Bank in Copenhagen is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to optimize mission-critical SQL Server and Azure SQL environments. You will partner with developers, DevOps, and admins to ensure high availability, security, and performance across on-premises and cloud platforms, with a focus on tuning and automation.

The role emphasizes collaboration, proactive problem solving, and documenting configurations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in CS/IT.
• 5+ years as a Database Administrator with troubleshooting and performance tuning expertise.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure PaaS services and SQL Server environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL query optimization and scripting.
• Certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure) are a plus.

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.

Skills

Database Administration

SQL Server

Azure (PaaS)

Performance Tuning

CI/CD

Git

Scripting

Communication

Education

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

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

SQL Server Management

Job description

Saxo Bank in Copenhagen is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to optimize mission-critical SQL Server and Azure SQL environments. You will partner with developers, DevOps, and admins to ensure high availability, security, and performance across on-premises and cloud platforms, with a focus on tuning and automation.

The role emphasizes collaboration, proactive problem solving, and documenting configurations.