This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Database Administrator in Germany. This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced database professional to manage and optimize mission-critical database environments supporting a global customer base. You will play a key role in ensuring the performance, security, scalability, and reliability of complex production systems operating 24/7. Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will contribute to infrastructure strategy, database optimization, automation initiatives, and high-availability solutions. The position combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges. You will work with modern database technologies across cloud and on-premise environments while helping drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. This role offers strong career development opportunities within a people-focused and innovation-driven workplace. Accountabilities: Install, configure, maintain, and optimize database systems primarily focused on MS SQL Server environments supporting business-critical applications. Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with development teams to improve query efficiency and overall system performance. Develop, implement, and regularly test backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and business continuity. Manage database security, access controls, and compliance with established operational standards and best practices. Create and maintain technical documentation related to database architecture, policies, procedures, and operational processes. Provide technical leadership for database deployments, upgrades, migrations, and strategic infrastructure initiatives. Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents, performance issues, and system outages independently or collaboratively with other technical teams. Lead and support database-related projects from planning through implementation and completion. Participate in 24/7 on-call rotations to ensure high availability, security, and operational reliability of production systems. Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on automation, scalability, and operational efficiency. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience. 5 years of database administration experience with strong expertise in MS SQL Server 2016–2022 environments. Hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB administration and maintenance. Strong knowledge of database performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and troubleshooting methodologies. Experience with Azure PaaS SQL offerings and cloud-based database management solutions. Solid understanding of SQL Server High Availability technologies, including replication, log shipping, and failover configurations. Experience managing large-scale database environments and implementing automation processes. Proficiency in PowerShell and/or Python scripting for automation and operational tasks. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly within high-pressure or fast-moving environments. Familiarity with Linux server administration and Windows Server environments is considered an advantage. Previous experience supporting SaaS or high-volume mission-critical applications is highly valued. Benefits: Competitive compensation package with comprehensive employee benefits. Private medical coverage available from day one. Group critical illness, life assurance, income protection, pension, and vision coverage. Employee assistance and wellbeing support programs. Flexible and unlimited vacation policy to promote work-life balance. Paid volunteer days offered quarterly. Employee referral bonus program. Career growth and internal mobility opportunities across teams and departments. Access to employee discounts and wellbeing platforms. Collaborative, people-focused, and agile work environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning. How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? 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