Description
Job Summary:
Milestone is seeking a Senior SQL Server DBA to administer and analyze the performance of SQL Server databases on highly complex platforms, with a focus on optimization.
Key Highlights:
1. Integration into an experienced and ambitious team with continuous training
2. Innovative, technology-focused culture with prospects for career growth
3. Company recognized for excellence and employee well-being
**Database Administrator**
Milestone is looking for a colleague with experience as a Senior SQL Server DBA to join a client in the Telecommunications sector in the Greater Lisbon area.
**What We Value:**
· Minimum proven experience of 4 years as a SQL Server DBA (Systems and Applications) on highly complex platforms.
· Knowledge of clustered environments and Always On.
· Proficiency in MS SQL Server;
· Basic knowledge of Transact-SQL;
· Python and Git knowledge, as well as familiarity with the following Microsoft products — SSRS, SSAS, and SSIS — are considered advantageous.
· Experience administering databases on Azure is valued.
· Team spirit, critical thinking, and initiative;
· Proactivity, resilience, quality orientation, and rigor;
· Capacity for innovation and continuous professional development;
· Availability for 1 monthly on-call shift;
· Remote work model.
**Your Mission:**
· Administration of SQL Server databases (System & Application) on highly complex platforms;
· Performance analysis and tuning (System & Application);
· Handling data volumes exceeding 1 TB, partitioning, SSIS, SSRS, and native SQL replication;
· Diagnosis, analysis, and monitoring of operational issues (System & Application).
**What You’ll Find:**
* Top-ranked happiest company in Portugal, according to the Happiness Works Portugal study, 2025.
* Among the TOP 20 Best Companies to Work for in Portugal, as ranked by EXAME magazine, 2024.
* Safest Psychological Workplace, awarded by the Wellbeing Awards 2024.
* An employer of excellence in Portugal, as recognized by Human magazine, 2024.
* A people-centric management strategy focused on employee well-being.
* Integration into an experienced and ambitious team;
* Continuous training and prospects for career growth;
· Competitive remuneration aligned with responsibilities;
· Innovative, technology-focused culture.
If this resonates with you, please share your **CV** with us at **jobs.technology@milestone.pt**, quoting reference **MLSTDTCSQL00720260113**.
"Tomorrow is made of everything we are made of and we can't wait to take you there!"
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Location: On-site