Senior SQL Server Engineer

As an experienced SQL Server Specialist you will administer support and optimise Microsoft SQL Server databases onpremises and in the cloud. You will ensure our database systems health performance security and reliability while collaborating with crossfunctional teams to design and implement innovative database solutions.

1. Database Administration & Maintenance

   • Administer maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server databases to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

   • Monitor database performance identify bottlenecks and implement tuning measures to enhance efficiency.

   • Plan and execute database upgrades patches and migrations while minimizing downtime.

2. Always On High Availability & Disaster Recovery

   • Design implement and maintain SQL Server Always On Availability Groups for high availability and disaster recovery.

   • Monitor and manage Always On configurations to ensure seamless failover and data replication.

   • Conduct periodic failover testing to validate the reliability of highavailability solutions.

3. Database Design & Deployment

   • Design deploy and manage SQL Server databases onpremises and in cloud environments.

   • Collaborate with development network and infrastructure teams to architect scalable database solutions.

   • Ensure database designs align with best practices for security performance and scalability.

4. Backup Recovery & High Availability

   • Develop and manage backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data integrity.

   • Implement and maintain disaster recovery plans integrating Always On solutions for maximum resilience.

   • Ensure databases adhere to organizational Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for uptime and availability.

5. Security & Compliance

   • Manage database security including user permissions encryption and auditing.

   • Enforce compliance with organizational and regulatory standards for data privacy and protection.

   • Conduct regular security assessments and proactively address vulnerabilities.

6. Collaboration & Support

   • Work closely with software developers to optimize database queries and enforce best practices in database usage.

   • Provide technical support for databaserelated issues and guide teams in troubleshooting complex problems.

   • Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to integrate database solutions into broader IT systems.

Qualifications :

Qualifications:

• Experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.

• Strong knowledge of database architecture performance tuning and optimization techniques.

• Handson experience with backup recovery and high availability strategies.

• Familiarity with SQL Server security best practices including encryption and rolebased access control.

• Proficiency in scripting and automation for database administration (e.g. PowerShell Shell Script TSQL Python or Golang).

• Knowledge of observability stacks like Prometheus Loki and Jira Alerts.

• Knowledge of Windows operating systems.

• Experience working in Agile and SRE environments is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fastpaced environment.

• Detailoriented with a focus on database integrity and reliability.

Additional Information :

The Perks

• We trust you so we offer flexible working hours as long it suits both you and your team;

• Health Insurance;

• Physical and mental health support through our partnership with MyFitness;

• 25 days of Annual leave Bank Holidays);

• Possibility to visit other Teya offices to meet colleagues in instances when travel is safe and appropriate;

• Friday lunch in the office;

• Friendly comfortable and highend work equipment and informal office environment;

• Hybrid work mode policy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime