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.
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.
