Database Administrator (DBA)

Brand New Day; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Contribution

Travel Expenses Coverage

25 Days Paid Leave

Education Budget

Flexible Work Environment

Meet-up Opportunities

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled Database Administrator to optimize and manage robust data solutions using Azure databases. In this dynamic role, you will design and deploy data solutions, ensuring high availability and compliance with industry standards. You will collaborate with development teams to drive improvements and educate them on best practices, all while working in a flexible, hybrid environment. Join a vibrant team that values diversity and offers opportunities for personal growth and impactful projects. If you're ready to make a difference, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database and Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise.
• Strong expertise in database performance optimization and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage data solutions using Azure databases and SQL Server.
• Monitor database performance and implement high-availability strategies.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise

Azure SQL Database

Database Performance Optimization

T-SQL

PowerShell

High-Availability Solutions

Disaster Recovery Solutions

Security Best Practices

Education

Azure Database Administrator Associate

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Tools

Azure

dbatools

DevOps Methodologies

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) who is into optimizing and managing robust data solutions using Azure databases. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with the ability to educate development teams and drive continuous improvements, and is proactive about issue resolutions.

Key responsibilities

1. Design, deploy, and manage data solutions utilizing Azure databases (Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance)
2. Work with Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise databases in both on-premises environments
3. Monitor and optimize database performance through effective query tuning, indexing strategies and resource management
4. Develop and implement robust backup, recovery and high-availability strategies to ensure minimal downtime and data loss
5. Lead initiatives to address database-related challenges, educate representatives from development teams and foster best practices
6. Ensure databases comply with industry standards for security, data integrity, and regulatory compliance, including encryption and user access management
7. Proactively identify and resolve database issues through monitoring tools and troubleshooting logs
8. Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for all database systems, configurations and processes

Essential skills and experience

1. Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise and Azure database solutions
2. Strong expertise in Azure SQL Database and associated cloud-native services
3. Deep understanding of database performance optimization techniques, indexing and query tuning
4. Hands-on experience with high-availability and disaster recovery solutions such as Always On high-availability groups and SQL Server clustering.
5. Proficiency in scripting languages, notably T-SQL, PowerShell and dbatools.
6. Solid knowledge of security best practices, including encryption and user access control.

Preferred qualifications

1. Certifications such as Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert
2. Experience with Azure services like Cosmos DB and Data Lake, and/or Databricks
3. Knowledge and experience with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments

Soft skills

1. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex database concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
2. Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to facilitate knowledge transfer and improvement initiatives
3. A proactive and analytical mindset, capable of independently identifying and addressing issues
4. Eye for detail and an ability to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions

Why join?

1. We are a young and bold company that has been growing fast for 15 years
2. We are cloud-native and have a modern data tech stack
3. You’ll work on impactful projects that shape decision-making across the company
4. You’ll be able to propose and implement solutions that fit our business needs
5. You can shape and grow your role
6. You’ll be part of a close-knit team in a flexible, hybrid work environment

We offer

1. Money
2. To help you keep your money, we also chip in on your pension and pay for your travel expenses
3. Room to do things your way
4. 25 days of paid leave per year, as long as you promise to come back
5. Opportunity to join meet-ups
6. A vibrant company and 200 great colleagues with an average age of 32
7. Education budget

What are you waiting for?

Step 1: Upload your resume and motivational letter
Step 2: Interview at our office (or online) with Manager IT Security & Operations
Step 3: Interview at the office with DBA and Cloud Engineer
Step 4: Be hired, be awesome

This is what we stand for

Our motto is: extra retirement savings for everyone. And by everyone, we really mean everyone. Regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, age etc.

This also applies to the people who work at Brand New Day. We believe that healthy diversity and inclusion lead to better collaboration, better service for our customers and consequently to better results. But it also leads to more personal growth and fun at work. It doesn’t matter who you are, we care about what you contribute. It’s not the number of stripes on your sleeve that determines whether one is right, but who has the best idea.

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? Please reconsider and apply even if you don’t. We look forward to hearing from you!

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