DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (MICROSOFT) (HYBRID)

iTRTech Group; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

iTRTech Group in Lisbon is seeking a Senior Database Administrator (Microsoft) to design, maintain, and optimize MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL systems in a hybrid Lisbon role.

The role requires 5+ years of database administration, strong SQL and ETL expertise, and collaboration with Development, Operations, and Security teams to ensure data integrity and performance.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL administration.
• Strong SQL skills including complex queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Hands-on ETL development, optimization, and monitoring.
• Experience with SQL performance tuning, indexing, and partitioning.
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting of database issues.
• Knowledge of database performance monitoring tools.
• Experience supporting business-critical applications with cross-functional teams.
• English proficiency at B2 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize database systems.
• Manage Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments.
• Monitor and support critical business processes for availability and performance.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Implement, optimize, and monitor ETL processes.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and resolve performance issues.
• Collaborate with Development and Operations teams to improve database efficiency.
• Monitor database performance using Dynatrace and Power BI.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

PostgreSQL

SQL queries

ETL development

Performance tuning

Root cause analysis

English B2

Tools

Dynatrace

Power BI

Job description

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (MICROSOFT) (HYBRID LISBON)

Portuguese company hires for hybrid position

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered

Work Model: Hybrid

Language Requirements: English B2 minimum

Seniority: Senior (5+ Years in database administration)

Rate Between €2500 - 2800 RV or unipessoal (gross value)

About The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator (Microsoft) to design, maintain, and optimize database systems, ensuring high levels of performance, availability, and data integrity.

The professional will work closely with Development, Operations, and Security teams to support business-critical applications and optimize database processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize database systems.
• Manage complex Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments.
• Monitor and support critical business processes, ensuring database availability and performance.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Implement, optimize, and monitor ETL processes.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and resolve database performance issues.
• Collaborate with Development and Application Support teams to improve database efficiency.
• Monitor database performance using tools such as Dynatrace and Power BI.

Requirements

• Solid experience in Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL administration.
• Strong SQL skills, including complex queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Hands-on experience with ETL development, optimization, and monitoring.
• Experience with SQL performance tuning, indexing, and partitioning.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Knowledge of database performance monitoring and optimization tools.
• Experience supporting business-critical applications and collaborating with technical teams.
• English B2 or higher.

Ideal Candidate Profile

An experienced Database Administrator with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, SQL optimization, and ETL processes. A proactive professional capable of troubleshooting complex database issues, ensuring system reliability, and collaborating effectively with development and operations teams.

5 Questions for Candidates

• How many years of experience do you have administering Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases?
• Do you have hands-on experience developing, optimizing, and monitoring ETL processes?
• Have you worked with SQL performance tuning, indexing, and partitioning?
• Can you describe a complex database performance issue you resolved through root cause analysis?
• Are you available for hybrid work in Lisbon, with an expected rate between €2500 and €2800 under an RV or Unipessoal contract?

Keywords

Database Administrator, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, SQL, T-SQL, ETL, Stored Procedures, SQL Performance Tuning, Indexing, Partitioning, Root Cause Analysis, Database Optimization, Dynatrace, Power BI, DBA, Lisbon, Hybrid