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[Job - 27404] Senior Database Platform Engineer, Colombia

Job Description

Objective:
Be an integral part of the Application Managed Services team, collaborating closely with application developers, infrastructure engineers, business analysts, and IT leadership to architect, maintain, and optimize mission-critical database solutions. The role plays a strategic part in modernizing and evolving the database landscape across the EMEA region.


Required Qualifications
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA, including senior or lead-level responsibilities.
  • Proven experience managing both on-prem and cloud-based SQL Server environments (Azure/AWS preferred).
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server 2016+ and Azure SQL ecosystem.
  • Proficient in T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, and PowerShell scripting.
  • Skilled in monitoring tools (e.g., Redgate, SolarWinds, SQL Sentry).
  • Familiar with infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
  • Strong knowledge of indexing, partitioning, query tuning, and performance monitoring.
  • Exposure to DevOps tools and methodologies preferred.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving aptitude.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Capable of working independently and collaboratively across multiple time zones
  • Leadership mindset with the ability to drive initiatives and influence without authority.

    • Nice to Have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent.
  • Experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse, or AWS RDS is a plus.
  • Familiarity with agile and DevOps practices.

    • Responsibilities
  • Database Engineering & Management:
  • Design, maintain, and optimize relational database structures to support application and reporting needs.
  • Design, install, configure, and manage enterprise Microsoft SQL Server databases and Azure SQL services.
  • Architect and implement high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and replication solutions.
  • Automate routine DBA tasks via PowerShell, T-SQL, and DevOps pipelines.

  • Performance Optimization:
  • Perform advanced performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and capacity planning.
  • Analyse SQL execution plans and resolve complex database bottlenecks.

  • Security & Compliance:
  • Enforce database security policies, including encryption, role-based access, and auditing.
  • Ensure compliance with GDPR, ISO27001, and other regulatory frameworks.

  • Backup & Recovery:
  • Define and test robust backup/recovery strategies and recovery time objectives (RTO/RPO).
  • Lead recovery efforts during critical incidents.

  • Collaboration & Support:
  • Act as SME for database architecture in projects and technical design reviews.
  • Partner with DevOps and development teams to align database design with CI/CD practices.

  • Documentation & Standards:
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and standards.
  • Drive database best practices

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