Database Administrator

About the Role 

We’re looking for a Database Administrator to join our team and contribute to our cloud database operations on Azure.

You’ll work as part of an established DBA team, supporting production and pre-production environments. The role involves hands-on work with Azure SQL Managed Instance and related technologies, with guidance from a team lead and collaboration across engineering teams.

About the Project 

Our client operates a large healthcare ecosystem across the United States. The Insight Research Portal is an internal platform used by thousands of users to manage and monitor research activities, bringing complex processes into a single system.

Technologies: Azure SQL, MS SQL, T-SQL

Location Poland 🇵🇱 / Ukraine 🇺🇦 / Romania 🇷🇴 / Spain 🇪🇸 / Portugal 🇵🇹 / Colombia 🇨🇴 / Argentina 🇦🇷 / Brazil 🇧🇷 / USA 🇺🇸

Work type: remote

Who are we looking for?

Responsibilities:  

• Support and maintain database environments (production and pre-production) together with the team
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving database and application issues
• Contribute to query optimization and performance improvements
• Assist with backup/restore processes and environment stability (including PITR)
• Work with ADF pipelines and data integration processes
• Collaborate with developers and other teams to ensure smooth system operation
• Contribute ideas and improvements as you gain familiarity with the system

Skills & Experience: 

• Azure SQL Managed Instance: Good understanding of its architecture, management, and key differences from standard SQL Server
• SQL Server & T-SQL: Solid working knowledge of relational databases, query writing, and performance basics
• Azure Data Factory / SSIS: Experience with ETL processes and data integration workflows
• General Azure Knowledge: Familiarity with Azure application resources and best practices
• Troubleshooting: Ability to analyze and resolve database and application issues in a structured way
• Communication: Comfortable working with English-speaking teams
• Work Schedule: Willingness to participate in a rotating shift model

Nice to have: 

• Experience with performance tuning tools (Query Store, Extended Events, indexing, etc.)
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps pipelines and release processes (at a working level)
• Basic scripting skills (PowerShell, JSON)
• Experience with Git or code management practices

What we offer

Work:

• Flexible working hours;
• Collaborative, friendly team environment;
• Remote/Hybrid work;

Life:

• Company social events;
• Annual corporate parties;

Health:

• Comprehensive medical insurance;

Education:

• Allowances for professional education;
• English language courses with native speakers;
• Internal knowledge-sharing sessions.