Summary: This role involves managing, optimizing, and maintaining SQL Server and Sybase ASE databases, ensuring stability and performance in production environments. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to lead platform refreshes and migration initiatives 2. Engage in cloud database initiatives on Azure, AWS, and GCP 3. Work on performance tuning, automation, and high availability solutions We are looking for a **SQL Database Administrator** to work **in Lisbon** who's eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity! Apply here \ **About KWAN** We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in\-house specialists \- our People Experience Partners \- to guide them through our journey with us. **What we are looking for** * \+5 years of experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA); * Strong knowledge of SQL Server; * Responsibility for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of a multi\-DBMS environment; * Primary focus on SQL Server versions post\-2014 and Sybase ASE; * Ensuring stability, performance, and availability of production databases; * Active contribution to strategic migration initiatives; * Participation in cloud\-related projects; * Key role in supporting and maintaining production environments; * Proficiency in French (C1 level); * Fluency in English. **What is this challenge about** * Manage and administer SQL Server platforms (post\-2014\) and Sybase ASE, ensuring stability, performance, and availability in production environments; * Lead platform refreshes and migrations, including infrastructure upgrades and version updates; * Develop and maintain T\-SQL and PowerShell scripts for automation, administration, and performance monitoring; * Conduct database performance tuning and optimization, assisting development teams in improving queries, stored procedures, and data models; * Implement and manage high availability solutions such as AlwaysON and Transactional Replication; * Oversee production monitoring, incident resolution, and user support for databases within the NIMOS perimeter; * Administer and optimize Microsoft BI tools including SSRS, PowerBI Server, SSIS, and SSAS; * Contribute to cloud database initiatives on Azure, AWS, and GCP, supporting migrations and new deployments; * Ensure compliance with security policies, maintain operational documentation, and participate in continuity and crisis management exercises; * Stay updated on emerging database technologies, including SQL Server 2022–2025 features, Polybase, and Hadoop, and propose improvements proactively. Do you meet most of the position requirements? Then grab this opportunity and apply now! \ **What we offer** * A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture; * A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income; * An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events; * A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you \- your go\-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work\-life balance at KWAN. Some Words From Our Colleagues “At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.” \- Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN **Does it sound exciting? Apply now!** \ Poderá encontrar o anúncio original publicado em: https://www.itjobs.pt/oferta/509625/sql\-database\-administrator