Job Summary: Milestone is looking for a Senior SQL Server DBA to join a client in the Telecommunications sector, with the mission of administering and analyzing the performance of SQL Server databases on highly complex platforms. Key Highlights: 1. SQL Server Database Administration (System & Application) 2. Performance Analysis and Tuning (System & Application) 3. Innovative culture and technology focus Milestone is seeking 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 4 years’ proven experience as a SQL Server DBA (Systems and Applications) on highly complex platforms. * Knowledge of clustered environments and Always On. * Proficiency in MS SQL Server; * Minimum knowledge of Transact-SQL; * Python and Git knowledge are valued, as well as experience with the following Microsoft products: SSRS, SSAS, and SSIS. * Experience administering databases on Azure is also valued. * Team spirit, critical thinking, and initiative; * Proactivity, resilience, quality focus, and rigor; * Capacity for innovation and continuous improvement; * Availability for 1 monthly on-call shift; * Remote work model. **Your mission will be:** * SQL Server Database Administration (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:** * The happiest company in Portugal, according to the Happiness Works Portugal study, 2025. * Among the TOP 20 Best Companies to Work for in Portugal, by EXAME magazine, 2025. * People’s Choice award, Wellbeing Awards 2025. * A people- and wellbeing-centered management strategy. * Integration into an experienced and ambitious team; * Continuous training and career development opportunities; * Competitive remuneration aligned with responsibilities; * An innovative culture focused on technology. If this resonates with you, please share your **CV** with us via email, quoting reference **MLSTDTCSQL00720260113**. "Tomorrow is made of everything we are made of and we can't wait to take you there!" Original job posting available at: https://www.itjobs.pt/oferta/509383/database-administrator