Sr. Database Platform Engineer, Brazil

Overview

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Objective:

Be an integral part of the Application Managed Services team, collaborating closely with application developers, infrastructure engineers, business analysts, and IT leadership to architect, maintain, and optimise mission-critical database solutions. The role plays a strategic part in modernising and evolving the database landscape across the EMEA region.

• Database Engineering & Management:
  Design, maintain, and optimise relational database structures to support application and reporting needs.
• Database Engineering & Management:
  Design, install, configure, and manage enterprise Microsoft SQL Server databases and Azure SQL services.
• Database Engineering & Management:
  Architect and implement high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and replication solutions.
• Database Engineering & Management:
  Automate routine DBA tasks via Power Shell, T-SQL, and Dev Ops pipelines.
• Performance Optimization:
  Perform advanced performance tuning, query optimisation, indexing strategies, and capacity planning.
• Performance Optimization:
  Analyse SQL execution plans and resolve complex database bottlenecks.
• Security & Compliance:
  Enforce database security policies, including encryption, role-based access, and auditing.
• Security & Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with GDPR, ISO
  27001, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Backup & Recovery:
  Define and test robust backup/recovery strategies and recovery time objectives (RTO/RPO).
• Backup & Recovery:
  Lead recovery efforts during critical incidents.
• Collaboration & Support:
  Act as SME for database architecture in projects and technical design reviews.
• Collaboration & Support:
  Partner with Dev Ops and development teams to align database design with CI/CD practices.
• Documentation & Standards:
  Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and standards.
• Documentation & Standards:
  Drive database best practices.

• 7+ years of hands-on experience as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA, including senior or lead-level responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing both on-prem and cloud-based SQL Server environments (Azure/AWS preferred).
• Deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server 2016+ and Azure SQL ecosystem.
• Proficient in T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, and Power Shell scripting.
• Skilled in monitoring tools (e.g., Redgate, Solar Winds, SQL Sentry).
• Familiar with infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
• Strong knowledge of indexing, partitioning, query tuning, and performance monitoring.
• Exposure to Dev Ops tools and methodologies preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively across multiple time zones.
• Leadership mindset with the ability to drive initiatives and influence without authority.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse, or AWS RDS is a plus.
• Familiarity with agile and Dev Ops practices.

• Analytical – Identify root causes and forecast outcomes based on data.
• Conceptual – Synthesise complex inputs to inform strategic decisions.

• Communication – Convey technical information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Working with Others – Collaborate effectively across functions and cultures.
• Influence & Negotiation – Advocate for best practices and influence architectural decisions beyond direct authority.

• Work Management – Set priorities, manage critical incidents, and deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure.
• Inspiring Leadership – Lead by example and demonstrate commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.

• Company – Understand interdependencies within the client…