Database Administrator / Database Engineer - MS SQL

Project overview

As an MSSQL Database Administrator, you will support the operation and further development of Microsoft SQL Server environments as part of a long-term project deployment. The focus is on operation, administration, high availability, and continuous optimization of the deployed database systems. 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 operation-oriented, work independently and structured, and are willing to work on weekends as part of on-call and shift services (alternating Saturdays, exceptionally Sundays).

Requirements

Sound knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (administration, tuning, backup & recovery). Good German language skills, spoken and written (English only optional). 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. Experience with AWS Cloud Services in the database environment.

Good knowledge of operating on-premises infrastructures. Knowledge of PostgreSQL administration and operation desirable. 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.

The assignment is fully remote. Planned start is 01.11.2026, duration until 30.10.2027 with an option for extension.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: DE
• Languages: German