Senior SQL Server DBA - Always On & Cloud Enablement

Nimber; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nimber is seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, optimise and modernise critical database infrastructures in a challenging banking-sector project. You will work in a multi-database environment, primarily Microsoft SQL Server with exposure to Sybase, ensuring performance, security and availability of business-critical systems.

The role combines hands-on DBA duties, performance tuning, automation and cloud-related initiatives, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Solid experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration in production environments.
• Strong knowledge of T-SQL and PowerShell scripting.
• Proven experience in database performance tuning, troubleshooting and query optimisation.
• Hands-on experience with Always On Availability Groups and Transactional Replication.
• Experience with SQL Server migrations, upgrades and infrastructure maintenance.
• Good understanding of database architecture, networking, infrastructure and security.
• Experience with database monitoring, incident management and production support.
• Knowledge of Microsoft BI tools including SSRS, SSIS, SSAS and Power BI Report Server.
• Familiarity with change management, release processes and disaster recovery procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• English and French language skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and optimise Microsoft SQL Server environments (versions 2014 onwards).
• Manage database infrastructure upgrades, migrations and platform modernisation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain T-SQL and PowerShell scripts for automation, administration and operational improvements.
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks and implement optimisation strategies.
• Implement and maintain high availability solutions, including Always On Availability Groups and Transactional Replication.
• Support development teams with SQL query optimisation, stored procedures and database modelling.
• Monitor production databases, investigate incidents and participate in critical incident resolution.
• Manage database changes, production deployments and release activities.
• Administer and optimise Microsoft BI technologies, including SSRS, SSIS, SSAS and Power BI Report Server.
• Perform database audits, maintenance activities and security compliance checks.
• Contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery exercises.
• Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Participate in database projects involving Azure, AWS and GCP.
• Explore new capabilities in SQL Server 2022/2025 and integrations with PolyBase and Hadoop.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server administration

T-SQL

PowerShell

Always On Availability Groups

Transactional Replication

Query optimisation

English language skills

French language skills

Sybase

Azure

AWS

GCP

SQL Server 2022/2025

Tools

Power BI Report Server

SSRS

SSIS

SSAS

PolyBase

Hadoop

Job description

Nimber is seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, optimise and modernise critical database infrastructures in a challenging banking-sector project. You will work in a multi-database environment, primarily Microsoft SQL Server with exposure to Sybase, ensuring performance, security and availability of business-critical systems.

The role combines hands-on DBA duties, performance tuning, automation and cloud-related initiatives, with opportunities to contribute to