Mid/Senior Database & Microsoft Server Specialist

Our partner is a global company within the Automotive Industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage, install, and configure SQL Server environments, including both on-premises and Azure SQL platforms.

• Design and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Always On Availability Groups, backup/restore strategies).

• Analyze and optimize database performance through query tuning, index optimization, and efficient schema design.

• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation of backups, monitoring, and routine maintenance tasks.

• Implement proactive monitoring using tools such as Azure Monitor, SQL Server Profiler, and Query Store.

• Monitor system performance across I/O, CPU, and memory, and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and system failures.

• Contribute to the ongoing development of the global Microsoft server infrastructure by defining upgrade strategies, establishing server policies, and automating server provisioning and deployment processes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 or later), preferably including Azure SQL technologies.

• Experience with Azure Data Services, such as Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance.

• Working knowledge of additional database systems, including Oracle and MySQL.

• Advanced proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell; knowledge of C# or Python is considered an advantage.

• Solid understanding of database performance tuning, including query optimization and resource management.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues and communicate solutions clearly.

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Windows Server environments, including server hardening, Group Policy management, and infrastructure automation using tools such as PowerShell, Terraform, and scripting frameworks.