[Job - 27404] Senior Database Platform Engineer, Colombia

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Collaborate with developers and IT leadership to optimize database solutions and modernize the database landscape across EMEA, leveraging SQL Server and Azure technologies.
We are tech transformation specialists, uniting human expertise with AI to create scalable tech solutions. With over 8,000 CI&Ters around the world, we’ve built partnerships with more than 1,000 clients during our 30 years of history. Artificial Intelligence is our reality.  Objective: Be an integral part of the Application Managed Services team, collaborating closely with application developers, infrastructure engineers, business analysts, and IT leadership to architect, maintain, and optimize mission-critical database solutions. The role plays a strategic part in modernizing and evolving the database landscape across the EMEA region. Required Qualifications
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA, including senior or lead-level responsibilities.
  • Proven experience managing both on-prem and cloud-based SQL Server environments (Azure/AWS preferred).
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server 2016+ and Azure SQL ecosystem.
  • Proficient in T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, and PowerShell scripting.
  • Skilled in monitoring tools (e.g., Redgate, SolarWinds, SQL Sentry).
  • Familiar with infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
  • Strong knowledge of indexing, partitioning, query tuning, and performance monitoring.
  • Exposure to DevOps tools and methodologies preferred.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving aptitude.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Capable of working independently and collaboratively across multiple time zones
  • Leadership mindset with the ability to drive initiatives and influence without authority.
  • Nice to Have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent.
  • Experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse, or AWS RDS is a plus.
  • Familiarity with agile and DevOps practices.
  • Responsibilities
  • Database Engineering & Management:
  • Design, maintain, and optimize relational database structures to support application and reporting needs.
  • Design, install, configure, and manage enterprise Microsoft SQL Server databases and Azure SQL services.
  • Architect and implement high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and replication solutions.
  • Automate routine DBA tasks via PowerShell, T-SQL, and DevOps pipelines.

  • Performance Optimization:
  • Perform advanced performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and capacity planning.
  • Analyse SQL execution plans and resolve complex database bottlenecks.

  • Security & Compliance:
  • Enforce database security policies, including encryption, role-based access, and auditing.
  • Ensure compliance with GDPR, ISO27001, and other regulatory frameworks.

  • Backup & Recovery:
  • Define and test robust backup/recovery strategies and recovery time objectives (RTO/RPO).
  • Lead recovery efforts during critical incidents.

  • Collaboration & Support:
  • Act as SME for database architecture in projects and technical design reviews.
  • Partner with DevOps and development teams to align database design with CI/CD practices.

  • Documentation & Standards:
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and standards.
  • Drive database best practices
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    Our benefits include:

    - Premium Healthcare
    - Meal voucher
    - Maternity and Parental leaves
    - Mobile services subsidy
    - Sick pay-Life insurance
    - CI&T University   
    - Colombian Holidays
    - Paid Vacations
    And many others. 


    Collaboration is our superpower, diversity unites us, and excellence is our standard. 
    We value diverse identities and life experiences, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. We encourage applications from diverse and underrepresented groups to our job positions.

    Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

    • Health Insurance: Premium Healthcare
    • Other Benefit: Colombian Holidays
    • Paid Time Off: Paid Vacations

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