SQL DBA Expert

QUALYSOFT GROUP

Software Development Company, founded in 1999 in Vienna

Today present in: Romania, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, Slovakia, Serbia, new subsidiary in Indonesia

More than 500 international IT-experts

Focused on Software Development Services and High-End Solutions; Microsoft Gold Partner; Tricentis Tosca

Premium Partner and Certified Implementation Partner, Creatio Integrator

QUALYSOFT ROMANIA

Present in Romania since 2007, office located in Bucharest-Bd. Iancu de Hunedoara 54b

Fast growing (+60% in 2020 +95% in 2021)

Big, secure, long-term clients and projects in fields such as: Technology, Banking/Finance, Telecommunications, Cyber Security, AI, Automotive, Energy & Utilities, Retail, Gaming and others

Local + international clients: RO / EU / US / UK clients

Key Responsibilities:

1. Core SQL Server Engineering:

Develop and maintain complex T-SQL code, including stored procedures, functions, and triggers.

Perform advanced query optimization and performance tuning using execution plans and indexing strategies.

Design and implement robust backup and recovery procedures (full, differential, transaction log, point-in-time recovery).

Configure and support high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) features such as Always On Availability Groups, Failover clustering, Log shipping, Replication

Enforce SQL Server security using roles, permissions, encryption, and auditing mechanisms.

2. Database Architecture and Design:

Design logical and physical data models using tools such as ER/Studio, dbForge Studio, or Visual Studio SSDT.

Apply normalization and denormalization techniques appropriate for OLTP and OLAP environments.

Implement database partitioning and sharding strategies to support data scalability and performance.

Define data lifecycle management and archival policies in accordance with organizational and regulatory needs.

3. Data Integration and ETL Development:

Design and maintain ETL pipelines using SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services).

Work with data lakes, blob storage, and data warehouse environments for large-scale data integration.

Plan and execute data migration strategies from legacy systems to modern SQL Server platforms.

Implement Change Data Capture (CDC) and Change Tracking where applicable.

4. Security and Compliance:

Implement data protection strategies including: Row-level security, Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Static and dynamic data masking

Ensure database systems align with compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.

Participate in audits and provide technical support for compliance reporting.

5. Cross-functional Collaboration and Documentation:

Work with solution architects and developers to ensure database design aligns with application needs.

Understand and support Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) tools such as Entity Framework.

Maintain clear and up-to-date technical documentation and data models.

Provide mentoring and knowledge sharing to junior team members and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server in a production environment.

Deep knowledge of T-SQL and SQL Server performance tuning techniques.

Proven experience with high availability setups and disaster recovery planning.

Proficient in SSIS and modern data integration strategies.

Familiarity with security, compliance, and data governance in enterprise settings.

Strong architectural thinking and understanding of application-database interactions.

Fluent in Romanian and English (written and spoken).

Strong analytical and communication skills.

Preferred (but not required):

Experience with cloud-based SQL Server deployments (e. g., Azure SQL).

Familiarity with DevOps practices related to database CI/CD.

Exposure to business intelligence tools and OLAP systems.

What we offer

International Exposure

Complete Business Overview

Career growth in International Business and/or Management

Start-up mentality under the umbrella of a secure multinational

Career growth in Software Development, international exposure

You have the flexibility to choose your next project, in order to better meet your career path / technical needs

Access to learning platforms, courses and certifications (Pluralsight, Udemy)

Great colleagues, events and activities

Flexible working program, remote openness

Premium Medical package

Lunch Tickets, Pluxee Card

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