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# Microsoft SQL Server DBA / Database Engineer

- **Company:** Innovation Talan
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Legacy Database, Cloud Database, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Integration, Database Security, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Information Lifecycle Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Query Optimization, SQL Databases, Data Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Database Monitoring, Devsecops
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://es.trabajo.org/oferta-4111-518592a74ed7cfce9caff721a5a2d40f

## About the Role

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. Additional Information What do we offer you? Full-time contract. Remote position. Training and career development opportunities. Perks & Benefits: smart office, private medical inssurance, flexible remuneration, extra holidays. Be part of a multicultural team working on international projects. If
you are passionate about data, development & tech, we want to meet you 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). Contract Type: Long term contract

## Description

optimization, and operational best practices, while collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, engineering, and broader IT teams. What you will do 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 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 Required: 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


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