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Senior Database Administrator

UKRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jul 2025

About the role

This is a remote position.

We are seeking a highly experienced and self-motivated Senior Database Administrator to take a lead role in managing, architecting, and scaling our mission-critical data infrastructure. This role will be the subject matter expert for our large-scale, hybrid data environment, which includes over 120 on-premise SQL Servers (100+ TB), Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure SQL Managed Instances. This is a key role for an independent contributor who thrives on ensuring the stability, performance, and security of a high-volume, interdependent database ecosystem that is the backbone of our business.

Your responsibilities would include the following:

1. System Architecture & Strategic Planning:

Spearhead the planning, testing, and execution of complex SQL Server and Windows Server upgrades and migrations.
Architect and implement robust archival and data lifecycle management strategies for Very Large Databases (VLDBs) to ensure optimal performance and cost-effective data retention.
Design and document scalable data models and schemas in close collaboration with development teams to support new applications and features.

2. Performance & Optimization:

Proactively monitor our extensive database environment to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, prevent outages, and ensure system health.
Provide expert-level query tuning and optimization by analyzing execution plans and refactoring complex stored procedures and T-SQL code.
Manage and support the full data stack, including SSRS, SSIS, linked servers, and file share dependencies, ensuring seamless daily operations.

3. High Availability & Disaster Recovery (HA/DR):

Design, implement, and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including Always On availability groups, failover clustering, and other resiliency strategies.
Develop and regularly test backup and recovery plans to ensure data integrity and business continuity.

4. Automation & Process Improvement:

Leverage strong PowerShell scripting skills to automate routine DBA tasks, deployments, and maintenance activities.
Build, enhance, and support custom monitoring and data synchronization solutions between our on-premise and cloud (Azure) environments.

5. Security & Compliance:

Manage database security, including user access, permissions, and service account documentation, ensuring adherence to strict SOX and SOC 2 compliance requirements.
Enforce data access policies and collaborate with security teams on audits and vulnerability assessments.
Oversee the end-to-end patching process for SQL Server and Windows Server, including risk assessment, pre-deployment testing in sandboxed environments, and rollback planning.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience in database administration and DevOps.
Strong expertise in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB administration.
Experience with Windows and Linux server environments.
Proficiency in AWS and Azure cloud services.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD, infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and automation tools.
Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Experience with monitoring tools like ElasticSearch, Kibana, and Grafana.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications in AWS, Azure, or Database Administration.
Experience in high-availability systems and cloud security best practices.
Background in cost optimization and performance tuning for cloud environments.

Schedule 11 AM - 8 PM Beirut/Egypt time

Benefits

8+ years of experience as a production SQL Server Database Administrator.
Expert-level knowledge of SQL Server administration, including performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting in a large-scale (100+ server) environment.
Proven experience planning and executing major SQL Server upgrades and migrations.