Microsoft SQL Server DBA / Database Engineer

backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure operational continuity. - Implement and maintain database security controls in line with enterprise and regulatory requirements. - Drive performance tuning, query optimization, archiving, and broader data lifecycle management. - Act as an SME on SQL scalability and advanced data storage topics, planning and executing enhancement initiatives. - Define non-functional requirements (NFRs) for new services during the design phase. - Participate in technical design discussions and represent operational and platform considerations. - Support low-level solution design for new products and technology implementations. - Provide troubleshooting, consulting, and technical support to development and wider IT teams. - Improve legacy database environments through analysis, modernization, and operational refinement. - Share knowledge with the wider infrastructure team through documentation, technical overviews, and collaborative support.

Qualifications - Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise-scale environments. - Proven background in database monitoring, backup/recovery, patching, security, and performance tuning. - Experience with high-availability, resilience, and scalability across database platforms. - Solid understanding of database architecture, schema design, and data integration principles. - Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. - Experience in complex, business-critical infrastructures with strong operational requirements. - Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with architecture, infrastructure, and engineering teams. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline. Nice to Have - Experience in regulated environments, especially financial services. - Exposure to DevOps / DevSecOps practices. - Experience acting as a SQL Cloud Technology SME. - Microsoft certifications. - Experience contributing to architectural decisions and non-functional design requirements. - Exposure to legacy estate modernization initiatives. Benefits - Full-time contract. - Training and career development opportunities. - Smart office, private medical insurance, flexible remuneration, extra holidays. Talan Spain's commitment to non-discrimination based on gender, race, ideology, or any other reason, in accordance with the company's "Equality Plan" and the current regulations on gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree-Law 6/2019). J-18808-Ljbffr

Talan-Positive Innovation Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultants in 21 countries and a turnover of €850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions. Job Description Senior Microsoft SQL Server DBA / Database Engineer at Talan in Málaga, Spain. Full-time on-site position focused on the stability, performance, scalability, and security of enterprise database platforms. Responsibilities - Administer, monitor, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments across the enterprise estate. - Define and promote database standards, governance, and best practices across the organization. - Contribute to the design of data architectures, including data integration approaches, schema development, data quality, storage decisions, and performance considerations. - Install, configure, patch, and manage SQL Server and related database products. - Own and improve