Senior Database Engineer

Our client is a Silicon Valley company specialising in Vertical AI SaaS solutions, collaborating with top firms worldwide in industries such as accounting, consulting, investment banking, legal, private capital, and real assets.

They’re looking for a Senior Database Engineer to join their growing team at a new R&D centre in Lisbon. In this role, you’ll focus on implementing, configuring, maintaining, and optimising SQL Server systems—making sure they’re secure, reliable, and performing at their best.

Key Responsibilities

• SQL Server Configuration & Maintenance: Set up and maintain SQL Server instances and databases to ensure reliability.
• System Health Monitoring: Proactively monitor system performance and health to identify and address potential issues.
• Ensure System Reliability: Maintain high levels of performance, availability, sustainability, and security for databases.
• Real-Time Issue Resolution: Analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve database issues promptly.
• Provide Solutions: Offer suggestions for improvements and implement solutions to enhance database performance.
• Automation & Documentation: Refine and automate regular processes, track and resolve issues, and document changes thoroughly.
• Optimise SQL Queries: Check and fine-tune SQL queries to improve efficiency and speed.
• Support Developers: Assist developers with query tuning and schema refinement for optimised database performance.
• Communication: Troubleshoot issues, communicate clearly, handle administrative tasks efficiently, suggest improvements, and implement solutions to enhance database performance.
• On-Call Support & After-Hours Maintenance: Be available for emergency support as needed and perform regular maintenance, including supporting release deployments after hours.

What You Bring

• SQL Server DBA: Experience in managing and maintaining SQL Server databases.
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Hands-on experience with High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions for SQL Servers.
• Cloud Experience: Proficient with Microsoft Azure environments.
• AlwaysOn Expertise: Strong knowledge of SQL Server AlwaysOn.
• Performance Tuning: Skilled in optimising SQL Server performance.
• Backup & Recovery: Proficient in handling backups, restores, and recovery models.
• Analytical Databases: Experience with platforms like Snowflake.
• Scripting Skills: Competent in PowerShell or Python for scripting and automation.
• Terraform: Hands-on experience using Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Windows Server: Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Windows Clustering.

Why Apply Now?

With over 20 years of expertise, our client is a global leader in Vertical AI SaaS solutions, revolutionising how top firms across industries operate. They offer more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a company that values accountability, collaboration, and growth in a truly diverse and inclusive culture. They provide a flexible, connected work environment that prioritises both work-life balance and career development, making it the perfect place to thrive professionally and personally.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Send your CV to ari.kilab@robertwalters.com