Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server & Azure)

Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server & Azure) Bridge351 is a tech company focused on excellence, innovation and tailored solutions, operating across Europe in areas like Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data and Advanced Development. A senior SQL Server DBA role with strong ownership of production database operations, deeply integrated with Azure cloud services. The role requires solid technical autonomy, cloud-native expertise and the ability to operate independently across the full DBA lifecycle — from performance tuning to incident resolution and release management. Infrastructure partners provide support but the DBA maintains direct operational responsibility. What You'll Do Administer Microsoft SQL Server databases in production, integrated with Azure cloud services, with strong operational ownership; Manage Always-On Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances and storage account operations; Lead technical resolution of SQL Server incidents: diagnose, remediate and produce structured root cause analysis independently; Execute and validate production releases using Azure DevOps and UrbanCode Deploy (UCD); Perform query tuning, T-SQL optimization and execution plan analysis; Administer and optimize Azure SQL, Azure Pipelines, Azure Monitor and Azure Event Hub; Enforce security, permissions management and audit-quality documentation; Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure partners and release management; Contribute to runbook quality and continuous improvement of database operations. Qualifications University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or comparable technical field; 5-10 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server in production environments; Proven track record in incident management, production support and performance tuning; Strong Azure platform experience is mandatory. Technical Skills SQL Server installation and configuration; Always-On Availability Groups (must); FCI; T-SQL scripting (must); PowerShell automation (must); execution plan analysis; storage account management; Azure SQL, Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines, Azure Alerts, Azure Event Hub, Azure Monitor (must); PostgreSQL, PowerShell, SQL; Azure Database Administrator certification is a plus; Microsoft SQL Server certifications valued; Tools: MS SQL Server, UrbanCode Deploy, Jira, DBeaver. Profile & Other Requirements Professional English C1 (spoken and written) — mandatory; Strong ownership and accountability; comfortable operating with autonomy in complex production environments; Structured troubleshooting mindset; clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders; Generalizing-specialist profile — open to working across multiple database technologies; Experience in regulated environments (e.g., financial services) is a strong plus; Must own a valid work permit or EU/Schengen Space nationality to legally work in Portugal; Lisbon/Portugal-based — hybrid working model. What can you expect from us? Mind-blowing workplace culture. You will be integrated in a professional, dynamic and collaborative team. 100% Remote opportunities We want you to have the flexibility to work where you feel most comfortable and productive. International Career You can expect professional growth and to be connect with the world. We are represented in Portugal, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Denmark. And with projects in many other countries: Netherlands, Luxembourg, Singapore and in the United States of America (and a lot more is coming…) Extra Benefits & Perks If you wish to work with us and you are outside European Union (good news…) we are a Tech Visa Company, We will help! As a plus, we provide Health and Life Insurance. Departamento Cloud Services & Platforms Role DBA SQL Server Locations Bridge351 Lisbon Remote status Hybrid