DBA SQL Server| Pleno

<h3>Accountabilities</h3><li>
<strong>Database Operations:</strong>Execute routine SQL Server administration tasks, including database backups and restores, in accordance with established procedures.</li><li>
<strong>Monitoring and Alert Management:</strong>Monitor SQL Server jobs, alerts, logs, and events to identify operational issues and maintain database availability.</li><li>
<strong>Database Maintenance:</strong>Perform routine maintenance activities, including index rebuilds and reorganizations, as well as statistics updates.</li><li>
<strong>Performance Monitoring:</strong>Track CPU and memory usage, disk consumption, and database growth to identify potential capacity or performance concerns.</li><li>
<strong>SQL Scripting:</strong>Execute basic T-SQL scripts and assist with simple query adjustments, including the use of joins, filters, and common functions.</li><li>
<strong>Change Management:</strong>Support the validation and execution of low-impact database change scripts, following version control procedures and established change management practices.</li><li>
<strong>Incident Identification and Escalation:</strong>Identify and report issues such as database blocking, failed jobs, disk space shortages, and service unavailability, escalating complex incidents to mid-level and senior team members when necessary.</li><li>
<strong>Development Team Support:</strong>Assist development teams with the execution of database scripts and simple queries, ensuring compliance with operational standards.</li><li>
<strong>Documentation:</strong>Maintain accurate documentation of database procedures, recurring activities, incidents, and operational processes.</li><li>
<strong>Security and Auditing:</strong>Support database security and audit activities by applying access permissions in accordance with established standards.</li><li>
<strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong>Develop technical knowledge in performance tuning, automation, troubleshooting, and cloud-based database operations.</li><h2>Requirements</h2><li>
<strong>Education (Mandatory):</strong>Currently pursuing a higher education degree in Information Technology or a related IT field; alternatively, a completed higher education degree in any field accompanied by a postgraduate certificate in Information Technology, such as a specialization, master's, or doctoral qualification, with a minimum workload of 360 hours.</li><li>
<strong>SQL Server Fundamentals:</strong>Basic knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and its core database administration concepts.</li><li>
<strong>T-SQL Knowledge:</strong>Familiarity with basic T-SQL queries, including joins, filters, and standard functions.</li><li>
<strong>Database Maintenance:</strong>Introductory understanding of indexes, statistics, and database recovery models.</li><li>
<strong>Operational Procedures:</strong>Ability to follow technical instructions, execute established routines, and document activities accurately.</li><li>
<strong>Problem-Solving:</strong>Willingness to learn troubleshooting techniques, performance tuning, and database automation.</li><li>
<strong>Attention to Detail:</strong>Strong organizational skills and the ability to identify inconsistencies, monitor alerts, and follow operational processes carefully.</li><li>
<strong>Teamwork and Communication:</strong>Ability to collaborate with development teams and more experienced database administrators, communicate issues clearly, and escalate problems when appropriate.</li><h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3><li>Experience with database monitoring tools such as Grafana or Azure Monitor.</li><li>Basic knowledge of Dynamic Management Views (DMVs) and database performance analysis.</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and cloud-based database environments.</li><li>Introductory knowledge of Git, version control, and basic deployment pipelines.</li><li>Interest in expanding technical expertise in SQL Server administration, database security, automation, and performance optimization.</li><h2>Benefits</h2><li>Fully remote work arrangement.</li><li>Full-time employment opportunity.</li><li>Exposure to modern technology environments and database administration practices.</li><li>Opportunities to develop skills in SQL Server monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.</li><li>Collaboration with experienced technical professionals and development teams.</li><li>Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in cloud technologies, automation, and database management.</li>