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Executive Recruitment Consultant - (Expert in Software Development, QA, Mobile, Cloud, Product)
Job Title: SQL Database Administrator (DBA)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dynamic and growing technology team in Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced DBA who thrives in high-performance environments and is passionate about database optimization, cloud technologies, and automation.
You’ll play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our SQL Server infrastructure—both on-premise and in Azure—ensuring data integrity, performance, and availability across all critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Administer, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases (on-premise and Azure)
* Set up and manage SQL Server clustering and Always On Availability Groups (AG) on Azure IaaS
* Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve performance issues
* Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to optimize queries and stored procedures
* Implement and maintain database security, backups, replication, and disaster recovery strategies
* Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and patches
* Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, T-SQL)
* Document systems, configurations, and standard operating procedures
* Participate in on-call rotations and provide escalation support during critical incidents
Key Requirements
* 5+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA in production environments
* Strong expertise with Microsoft SQL Server (2016 and newer)
* Proven experience with:
* SQL Server administration and performance tuning
* Clustering and Always On AG setup on Azure IaaS
* Solid understanding of high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) strategies
* Hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database and related Azure services
* Familiarity with Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Monitor, and security best practices
* Strong scripting skills in PowerShell and T-SQL
* Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills
* Must have the right to work in Ireland
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
* Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Database Administrator Associate, MCSA: SQL Server)
* Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or ARM templates
* Exposure to CI/CD and DevOps environments
* Experience with other database technologies such as:
* MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL databases
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Information Services
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