{"id":7225,"date":"2026-07-08T13:45:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T13:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itdsportugal.com\/it-jobs\/senior-sql-server-database-administrator-french-speaking-expertise\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T21:27:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T21:27:40","slug":"senior-sql-server-database-administrator-french-speaking-expertise","status":"publish","type":"matador-job-listings","link":"https:\/\/itdsportugal.com\/en\/it-jobs\/senior-sql-server-database-administrator-french-speaking-expertise\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior SQL Server Database Administrator \u2013 French-speaking Expertise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Unleash transformative database expertise \u2014 optimize and secure mission-critical SQL environments!<\/strong><\/p> <p><strong>Porto-based opportunity with hybrid work model.<\/strong><\/p> <p>As a <strong>Senior SQL Server Database Administrator<\/strong>, you will be working for our client, a leading financial institution, dedicated to innovative banking solutions and digital transformation. You will play a key role in managing, optimizing, and evolving complex multi-SGBD environments, ensuring high performance, stability, and security. This role offers a strategic impact on the organization\u2019s digital infrastructure and an excellent platform for career growth.<\/p> <p><strong>Your main responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Manage and administer SQL Server platforms (versions &gt; 2014), ensuring high availability and performance.<\/li> <li>Oversee platform refreshes, infrastructure upgrades, and migrations to support evolving business needs.<\/li> <li>Develop and maintain automation scripts in T-SQL and PowerShell for operational efficiency.<\/li> <li>Conduct performance tuning, database modeling, and optimize SQL queries to support development teams.<\/li> <li>Implement high availability solutions such as AlwaysON and Transactional Replication.<\/li> <li>Perform regular audits, monitor database health, and maintain database security and compliance.<\/li> <li>Supervise production SGBDs, including SQL Server and Sybase ASE, ensuring continuous operation.<\/li> <li>Respond swiftly to incidents and user requests, participate in crisis management scenarios.<\/li> <li>Manage change control processes for database modifications and deployments.<\/li> <li>Collaborate with infrastructure and network teams to leverage cross-functional knowledge.<\/li> <li>Administer MS BI tools including SSRS, PowerBI Server, SSIS, and SSAS.<\/li> <li>Maintain detailed technical documentation and participate in technology watch initiatives.<\/li> <li>Contribute to cloud database projects on platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP.<\/li> <li>Support security policies, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>You\u2019re ideal for this role if you have:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>At least 9 years of experience in SQL Server administration within enterprise environments.<\/li> <li>Strong knowledge of SQL Server (2014 and newer), Sybase ASE, and related SGBDs.<\/li> <li>Proficiency in performance tuning, high availability solutions, and database automation.<\/li> <li>Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP is a plus.<\/li> <li>Familiarity with Microsoft BI tools (SSRS, PowerBI, SSIS, SSAS).<\/li> <li>Strong scripting skills in T-SQL and PowerShell.<\/li> <li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.<\/li> <li>Fluent in English and French.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>It is a strong plus if you have:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Experience with .NET development (C#, Angular, Rust).<\/li> <li>Certifications in SQL Server, cloud platforms, or infrastructure.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Language Required for the role:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Fluent in English and French.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Eligibility for the role:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>#MAKEYourCareerBETTER<\/strong><\/p> <p>Interested? 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