Database Administrator / Database Engineer MS SQL

Project overview

Introduction

As an MSSQL Database Administrator, you will support the operation and further development of Microsoft SQL Server environments within a long-term project. The focus is on operation, administration, high availability, and continuous optimization of the database systems used. You will work closely with operations teams and business departments, take responsibility for the stability and performance of the database environments, and actively contribute to migration and cloud transformation projects.

You are service and operationally oriented, work independently and structured, and are prepared to work on weekends as part of on-call and shift services (alternating Saturdays, exceptionally Sundays). The role is fully remote. Planned start is 01.11.2026, duration until 30.10.2027 with an option for extension.

Requirements

• Sound knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (administration, tuning, backup & recovery)
• Good German language skills, spoken and written (English optional) Experience
• Several years of practical experience as an MSSQL Database Administrator
• Experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups
• Experience with Failover Cluster Instances (FCI) and other high availability solutions
• Experience with database monitoring and performance analysis
• Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery concepts Tools & Methods
• Experience with AWS Cloud Services in the database environment
• Good knowledge of operating on-premises infrastructures
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL administration and operation desirable Other
• Willingness to take on on-call duties and shift services (alternating Saturdays, exceptionally Sundays)
• High service and operational orientation
• Good communication skills in exchanges with operations teams and business departments
• Independent and structured way of working

Project details

• Start: 2026-11-01
• Duration: 01.11.2026 - 30.10.2027
• Remote: remote
• Location: Remote, DE
• Languages: German

Operation & Administration

• Operation, administration, and further development of Microsoft SQL Server environments
• Performing database patches, maintenance work, and technical changes
• Participation in operational activities, including on-call and shift services (alternating Saturdays, exceptionally Sundays) High Availability & Performance
• Ensuring high availability using SQL Server Always On and other cluster and HA solutions
• Monitoring, error analysis, and performance optimization of database systems Migration & Transformation
• Support for migrations, upgrades, and cloud transformations