Database Administrator (DBA), Amsterdam

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) who is into optimizing and managing robust data solutions using Azure databases. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with the ability to educate development teams and drive continuous improvements, and is proactive about issue resolutions.

Key responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage data solutions utilizing Azure databases (Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance)

Work with Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise databases in both on-premises environments

Monitor and optimize database performance through effective query tuning, indexing strategies and resource management

Develop and implement robust backup, recovery and high-availability strategies to ensure minimal downtime and data loss

Lead initiatives to address database-related challenges, educate representatives from development teams and foster best practices

Ensure databases comply with industry standards for security, data integrity, and regulatory compliance, including encryption and user access management

Proactively identify and resolve database issues through monitoring tools and troubleshooting logs

Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for all database systems, configurations and processes

Essential skills and experience

Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise and Azure database solutions

Strong expertise in Azure SQL Database and associated cloud-native services

Deep understanding of database performance optimization techniques, indexing and query tuning

Hands-on experience with high-availability and disaster recovery solutions such as Always On high-availability groups and SQL Server clustering.

Proficiency in scripting languages, notably T-SQL, PowerShell and dbatools.

Solid knowledge of security best practices, including encryption and user access control.

Preferred qualifications

Certifications such as Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Experience with Azure services like Cosmos DB and Data Lake, and/or Databricks

Knowledge and experience with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments

Soft skills

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex database concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to facilitate knowledge transfer and improvement initiatives

A proactive and analytical mindset, capable of independently identifying and addressing issues

Eye for detail and an ability to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions

Why join?

We are a young and bold company that has been growing fast for 15 years

We are cloud-native and have a modern data tech stack

You’ll work on impactful projects that shape decision-making across the company

You’ll be able to propose and implement solutions that fit our business needs

You can shape and grow your role

You’ll be part of a close-knit team in a flexible, hybrid work environment

We offer

Money

To help you keep your money, we also chip in on your pension and pay for your travel expenses

Room to do things your way

25 days of paid leave per year, as long as you promise to come back

Opportunity to join meet-ups

A vibrant company and 200 great colleagues with an average age of 32

Education budget

What are you waiting for? Step 1: Upload your resume and motivational letter Step 2: Interview at our office (or online) with Manager IT Security&Operations Step 3: Interview at the office with DBA and Cloud Engineer Step 4: Be hired, be awesome

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