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# Mssql Dba Engineer

- **Company:** Hays
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Failover Clustering, Microsoft SQL Server, System Availability
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/mssql-dba-engineer-en-madrid-ID-367589674

## About the Role

The role involves customer-facing architecture discussions, technical documentation, platform transformation, and Agile collaboration.Must-Have SkillsInfrastructure / Technical Delivery experienceMicrosoft SQL Server Infrastructure *****, ****, ****)SQL Server implementation and architecture designWindows Server administrationHigh Availability solutions (Always On, Failover Clustering)SQL Server Backup & RecoveryPowerShell scriptingHLD & LLD documentationCustomer-facing communication and meeting managementComplex L3 troubleshooting and migrationsExperience in regulated/security-focused environmentsFluent EnglishNice to HaveSQL Server on LinuxOracle to SQL Server migrationsTDE (Transparent Data Encryption)SSMSGitAnsible automation exposureFirewall and security knowledgeTop 5 Mandatory SkillsSQL Server Infrastructure Design & ImplementationPowerShell / Shell ScriptingArchitecture Documentation (HLD/LLD)Customer-Facing CommunicationAbility to Drive Design Decisions

## Description

Position: MSSQL DBA EngineerLocation: Madrid/Málaga , Spain (80% Remote, 20% Onsite) Duration: Permanent Role SummaryLooking for an experienced SQL Server Infrastructure Architect with strong expertise in SQL Server design, migration, high availability, automation, and infrastructure delivery.The role involves customer-facing architecture discussions, technical documentation, platform transformation, and Agile collaboration.Must-Have SkillsInfrastructure / Technical Delivery experienceMicrosoft SQL Server Infrastructure *****, ****, ****)SQL Server implementation and architecture designWindows Server administrationHigh Availability solutions (Always On, Failover Clustering)SQL Server Backup & RecoveryPowerShell scriptingHLD & LLD documentationCustomer-facing communication and meeting managementComplex L3 troubleshooting and migrationsExperience in regulated/security-focused environmentsFluent EnglishNice to HaveSQL Server on LinuxOracle to SQL Server migrationsTDE (Transparent Data Encryption)SSMSGitAnsible automation exposureFirewall and security knowledgeTop 5 Mandatory SkillsSQL Server Infrastructure Design & ImplementationPowerShell / Shell ScriptingArchitecture Documentation (HLD/LLD)Customer-Facing CommunicationAbility to Drive Design Decisions


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