> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3018739-database-administrator-ms-sql](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3018739-database-administrator-ms-sql). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator (MS SQL) - **Company:** METTLER TOLEDO - **Location:** Tiel, Netherlands - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Software, Databases, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Transact-SQL, System Availability, Database Performance, Indexer, Database Backup - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.werk.nl/nl/vacatures/71427997 ## About the Role We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (MS SQL & Oracle) to join our IT team in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. This role is primarily focused on Microsoft SQL Server administration while supporting Oracle database environments. You will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, security, and reliability of business-critical database systems. - Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments. - Administer databases across development, testing, and production environments. - Monitor database performance, availability, capacity, and resource utilization. - Perform database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery activities. - Manage database security, user access, roles, and permissions. - Support Oracle database administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. - Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, and maintenance activities. - Work closely with developers, infrastructure, and security teams to support business applications. - Participate in database upgrades, migrations, maintenance activities, and on-call support when required. What You Need to Succeed - Minimum 3 years of database administration experience. - Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration. - Experience supporting Oracle database environments is highly desirable. - Strong knowledge of T-SQL, database backup and recovery, performance tuning, and query optimization. - Experience with SQL Server versions 2016, 2017, 2019 or later. - Knowledge of database security, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions. - Experience with Windows Server environments. - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to work inde... ## Related Videos - [Optimizing Discovery: PostgreSQL's Role in Transforming GetYourGuide's Search](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1647-optimizing-discovery-postgresql-s-role-in-transforming-getyourguide-s-search) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. All of them. How I became sysadmin on Azure, AWS, GCP and Alibaba.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100339-hacking-mssql-on-cloud-all-of-them-how-i-became-sysadmin-on-azure-aws-gcp-and-alibaba) - [Database DevOps with Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/145-database-devops-with-containers) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Dynamic Entities in .NET: Building Low-Code Systems on Top of Entity Framework Core](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100218-dynamic-entities-in-net-building-low-code-systems-on-top-of-entity-framework-core) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [SQL Murder Mystery: A game for hobby detectives who want to learn SQL](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/38-sql-murder-mystery-a-game-for-hobby-detectives-who-want-to-learn-sql)