DBA SQL Server

Nimber; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nimber in Lisbon is seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator to manage Microsoft SQL Server environments and Sybase databases in a multi-database production setting. You will ensure availability, security, performance and reliability while contributing to infrastructure modernisation and automation initiatives.

The role involves optimizing queries, implementing high-availability solutions, and collaborating with development and operations teams on migrations and BI tooling

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Microsoft SQL Server administration.
• Proven ability to tune performance and troubleshoot databases.
• Hands-on with Always On and Transactional Replication.
• Experience with BI tools (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS) and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments (versions later than 2014) and Sybase databases.
• Participate in upgrades, migrations and infrastructure modernisation projects.
• Develop and maintain T-SQL and PowerShell scripts to automate tasks.
• Monitor performance and implement optimisation measures.
• Collaborate with development to optimise queries, stored procedures and models.
• Implement high-availability solutions including Always On and Replication.
• Audit and monitor production databases and manage incidents.
• Document technical and operational procedures.

Job description

What we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to join one of our clients' teams, working within a complex, business-critical IT environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing, maintaining and optimising database platforms, ensuring their availability, security, performance and reliability, while contributing to infrastructure modernisation and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll be doing

• Manage and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments (versions later than 2014) and Sybase databases;
• Participate in SQL Server platform upgrades, migrations and infrastructure modernisation projects;
• Develop and maintain T-SQL and PowerShell scripts to automate database administration and operational tasks;
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks and implement optimisation measures;
• Work closely with development teams to optimise SQL queries, stored procedures and database models;
• Implement and manage high-availability solutions, including Always On Availability Groups and Transactional Replication;
• Ensure the monitoring, maintenance and auditing of databases in production environments;
• Investigate and resolve incidents, handle support requests and participate in critical incident management;
• Manage database schema changes and support production deployments;
• Administer and optimise Microsoft BI tools, including SSRS, SSIS, SSAS and Power BI Report Server;
• Participate in business continuity and availability exercises, ensuring operational procedures remain up to date;
• Create and maintain technical and operational documentation;
• Contribute to database projects across Azure, AWS and GCP cloud environments;
• Keep up to date with SQL Server developments, including new features and integrations with emerging technologies;
• Ensure compliance with the client's security policies, standards and database administration best practices.

What we're looking for in you

• Solid experience in Microsoft SQL Server administration;
• Strong knowledge of T-SQL and PowerShell;
• Proven experience in database performance tuning, troubleshooting and optimisation;
• Hands-on experience with high-availability solutions, particularly Always On and Transactional Replication;
• Experience supporting business-critical production environments and managing incidents;
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure, networking and database architecture;
• Experience administering Microsoft BI technologies;
• Ability to collaborate effectively with development, infrastructure and operations teams.

Nice to have

• Experience administering Sybase databases;
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP;
• Familiarity with SQL Server 2022 and later versions;
• Knowledge of PolyBase and Hadoop;
• Development experience with C#, .NET, Angular or Rust, particularly in relation to monitoring tools and web-based platforms.

Languages

• English;
• French.

Additional information

• You will be working within our client's multi-database environment, primarily focused on Microsoft SQL Server, with Sybase also in use;
• The role requires on-call availability and may involve staggered working hours.

Ready for your next challenge?

At Nimber, we believe that the right people make all the difference. We value expertise, collaboration and the ambition to make a real impact.

If you're looking for an opportunity to put your technical skills to the test, work in a challenging IT environment and contribute to meaningful projects, we'd love to hear from you.