Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

The SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the management, maintenance, security, and performance of databases built on Microsoft SQL Server and associated Azure SQL services. This role is critical to ensuring the availability, integrity, and accessibility of organizational data that supports mission-critical applications.
You will work closely with application development, infrastructure, and support teams to ensure stable, secure, and high-performing database environments.

Main responsibilities::
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and manage SQL Server instances and related components across multiple environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to support database design and development, including schemas, tables, views, stored procedures, and other database objects.
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement performance tuning and optimization strategies such as query optimization, indexing, and server configuration improvements.
• Design, implement, and manage backup and recovery strategies to ensure data protection and minimize downtime.
• Implement and enforce database security controls, including user access, role management, permissions, auditing, and encryption.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues including performance degradation, connectivity issues, blocking, deadlocks, and data integrity problems.
• Perform routine database maintenance activities such as index rebuilds, statistics updates, log management, and capacity planning.
• Configure monitoring and alerting to proactively identify issues and ensure smooth database operations.
• Develop, document, and test disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in the event of system failures or major outages.

Required Skills and Experience:
• Strong proficiency in Transact-SQL (T-SQL).
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server administration tools.
• Solid understanding of relational database concepts and architecture.
• Proven experience with backup, restore, and recovery procedures.
• Strong knowledge of database security best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience or working knowledge of Azure SQL services (Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, or SQL Server on Azure).

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience supporting enterprise or mission-critical applications.
• Exposure to performance monitoring and automation tools.
• Familiarity with high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Experience working in cloud or hybrid database environments.
• Minimum 5 years of professional IT experience, including technical consulting, implementation, or ERP support.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multicultural teams and government clients.
• Willingness to travel internationally for project delivery and customer support.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. FreeBalance is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce to increase the representation of the designated groups based on each country’s legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective labour law throughout all stages of the recruitment process.