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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SQL DBA - **Company:** Editx Bv - **Location:** Brussel, Belgium - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Databases, Database Schema, Linux, VMware ESX Servers, Information Technology Operations, Linux System Administration, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Microsoft Cluster Server, Networking Basics, Performance Tuning, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Power BI, Azure Active Directory, Ansible, SQL Databases, SQL Server Analysis Services, Software Vulnerability Management, Load Balancing, Delivery Pipeline, Indexer, Git, AI Platforms, Nexpose, Wsus, Commvault, Golang, Vmware - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://europa.eu/eures/portal/jv-se/jv-details/MzhjOGY0ZTUtNmJhNC00MzJiLTljZGUtOThkNThlMzM2Y2ViIDM?lang=en ## About the Role * Deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and its internals * Strong knowledge of: * Microsoft Active Directory * Power BI / Report Server * SSAS * Microsoft Cluster Services * Windows Server (including WSUS and vulnerability management tools such as Nexpose) * Windows Server-based schedulers * Proficiency in PowerShell scripting * Experience with PKI (Microsoft Certificate Authority Services) * Strong understanding of server and client security * Solid knowledge of Linux (RedHat) * Experience with automation tools such as Ansible and PowerShell * Ability to analyze system stress (CPU, IOPS, memory, indexing, cache hits) and propose concrete improvements * Familiarity with HP and Supermicro servers, including iLO management * Experience with Git, JIRA, and Confluence Soft Skills * Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly * Curious mindset and eagerness to stay up to date with emerging technologies * Fluent in English, with good knowledge of French or Dutch * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Flexible, reliable, and available when needed * Interest in cloud technologies and future evolutions * Clean certificate of good conduct * B driving license Nice to Have (Assets) * Experience with VMware vCenter and ESXi * Knowledge of backup solutions (e.g. Commvault) * Basic networking knowledge * Basic Linux system administration * Familiarity with Go (Golang) * Exposure to Azure technologies (Azure Entra ID, AI services) * Basic experience with F5 load balancers ## Description As a Database Engineer within our Database Team, you will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and operational excellence of database and reporting platforms supporting critical banking applications. 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