Senior Database Administrator | SQL Server Specialist | 100% Remote

UST España & Latam; España; A distancia; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

23 days of annual leave

Health care plan

Free access to training platforms

Work-life balance measures

Referral program

Descripción de la vacante

A multinational technology company is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to work remotely from Spain. The role requires expertise in SQL Server and Azure, with responsibilities in implementing and managing high-performance databases, troubleshooting, and ensuring security compliance. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in database administration and performance tuning, alongside familiarity with NoSQL databases and DevOps practices.

Formación

• 7+ years in database engineering, administration, and performance tuning.
• Strong expertise in SQL Server (T-SQL, stored procedures).
• Advanced skills in query optimization and execution plan analysis.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and manage high-performance SQL Server databases.
• Administer Azure SQL Server and Azure Managed Instance, ensuring security and availability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, replication failures, and security vulnerabilities.

Conocimientos

Database engineering

SQL Server expertise

Performance tuning

SSRS

SSIS

Cloud database solutions

NoSQL databases

Azure SQL Server

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Senior Database Administrator | SQL Server Specialist | 100% Remote

We are looking for a top talent to join a multinational company with a global presence. The organization focuses on digital technology services and large-scale technologic solutions for enterprise customers. This role centers on enterprise-level database solutions across on-premises and cloud environments, with emphasis on performance tuning and high availability.

Location: 100% Remote (Spain-based candidates only)

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage high-performance SQL Server databases.
• Administer Azure SQL Server and Azure Managed Instance, ensuring security and availability.
• Develop and maintain SSRS reports and SSIS ETL packages.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, replication failures, and security vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams on database optimization and structure.
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies (Always On, clustering, log shipping, replication).
• Lead database migrations, upgrades, and cloud adoption initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with database security best practices and industry standards.
• Understand and implement DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD for database deployments.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases and hybrid cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL Server and Azure Managed Instance.

Qualifications & Experience

• 7+ years in database engineering, administration, and performance tuning.
• Strong expertise in SQL Server (T-SQL, stored procedures).
• Proficiency in SSRS and SSIS.
• Advanced skills in query optimization and execution plan analysis.
• Experience with high-availability setups: Always On, clustering, replication, log shipping.
• Solid understanding of database security, auditing, and compliance.
• Design, implement, and manage Oracle and SQL Server databases.
• Optimize queries, indexes, and stored procedures for performance and scalability.
• Experience with cloud-native database solutions and automation.
• Understanding of NoSQL databases and hybrid cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL Server and Azure Managed Instance.

Preferred Certifications

• Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional
• Other relevant certifications as applicable

What can we offer?

• 23 days of Annual Leave plus discretionary days on 24th and 31st of December.
• Health Care Plan, teleworking compensation, Life and Accident Insurances.
• Free access to training platforms.
• Professional stability and career plans.
• Referral program with benefits for successful referrals.
• Payment options: 12 or 14 payments per year.
• Work-life balance measures (flexible, WFH or remote work policy, compacted hours in summer).
• Platform discounts through company programs and gym access discounts.

If you would like to know more, apply and we’ll follow up with details. We are waiting for you!

Equal opportunity statement: UST is committed to equal opportunities in our selection processes and does not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or nationality. We have a special commitment to Disability & Inclusion and are interested in hiring people with a disability certificate.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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