Senior MS SQL Database Administrator

We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator for Microsoft SQL Server estate to provide support for all the application components of the SQL DBs ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.

What you will do:

• Take ownership for the incidents and problems related to application DB.
• Identify and analyze rapidly growing tables causing DB performance issues and address them by initiating defect fixes for purging configuration, revising the purging policy accordingly.
• Review application DB components monitoring parameters and thresholds.
• Address incidents raised through monitoring alerts where they relate specifically to application database components, resolving incidents and configuring SQL objects to prevent future alerts.
• Collect and analyze SQL agent and SQL server error logs for application DB incidents and problems.
• Review current logging mechanisms and make modifications if necessary.
• Configuration of SQL objects such as indexes.
• Review user access and role-based control over the DB.
• Support disaster recovery execution.
• Document standard operating procedures for application DB maintenance activities in KB.
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What we expect from you:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in administration of MS SQL DBs.
• Proven experience in diagnosing and resolving DB performance issues, including query optimization, index management (creation, rebuilds, fragmentation analysis), and server configuration tuning.
• Skilled in supporting monitoring solutions for SQL Server, responding to alerts, and performing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence of incidents.
• Practical experience in supporting DR execution, with knowledge of SQL Server replication.
• Proficient in creating and managing SQL Server Agent jobs and automated scripts for routine tasks (backups, integrity checks, index/statistics updates).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• [optionally] Relevant certifications such as Microsoft MCSA: SQL Database Administrator or similar are preferred.

What we offer:

• A full-time employment contract
• Compensation package (private health insurance, team-buildings, professional education and certification)
• Possibility of getting salary raise
• Opportunity for carrier growth
• A highly professional, but very friendly team you will enjoy being a part of
• Overtime working hours are recorded and compensated (if required)
• Training required for the role will be provided

Human corporative culture:

• 98.55% would recommend GDC as a great place to work
• 93.2% have access to the tools, resources, and equipment needed to perform their jobs effectively
• 91.3% are proud to be part of our company
• Every newborn child of our employees receives a gift worth 300€

We are looking forward to receiving your resume. We endeavor to make our selection process as quick and as transparent as possible – don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. Please, bear in mind that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.