SQL Server DBA / Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE)

Job Description

About the Role

SQL Server DBA / Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE)

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and migrate SQL Server instances—on-premises and in Azure—while architecting scalable platforms to meet growing data volumes;
• Enforce best-practice security (roles, permissions, encryption, auditing) and lead regular compliance reviews, documenting controls to satisfy organizational and regulatory requirements;
• Design, automate, and test backup schedules, retention policies, and restore procedures; build and validate failover-clustering and DR plans to guarantee business continuity.
• Proactively monitor health metrics, logs, and resource usage; troubleshoot slow environments, network issues, resource bottlenecks, and lead post-mortems to prevent future incidents;
• Develop PowerShell scripts and leverage Git for version control of environment-as-code and infrastructure deployments;
• Produce and maintain runbooks, SOPs, and architecture decision records; mentor developers and DBAs; conveying complex SQL Server concepts in clear, actionable terms;
• Serve as a trusted advisor and 2nd/3rd-line escalation point for database incidents; partner with application developers, system engineers, and stakeholders to align on storage, networking, and virtualization requirements.

Requirements

• You worked at least 5 years with SQL Server administration, preferably as a production DBA, or with a focus on operations;
• You bring hands-on experience to the table with backup/recovery strategies, disaster-recovery planning, performance tuning, index management, and query optimization;
• You could prove your proficiency in PowerShell automation and Git for source control in the past;
• If you have experience with Azure SQL Database / Managed Instance, or are familiar with other RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, MySQL) or NoSQL platforms it is a plus;
• Building CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions is not new for you;
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with proven ability to document procedures and share knowledge. Adept at troubleshooting alongside developers, system engineers, and other stakeholders;
• You are comfortable mentoring peers, leading root-cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement;
• Proactive problem-solving with strategic foresight and a can-do attitude towards reliability and SQL Server administration.

We Offer

• We empower and invest in you: your professional development and personal growth are our priority.
• We offer various internal and external training opportunities that are aligned with your ambitions and our business needs.
• If you are interested, you can also enhance your German or English language skills;
• Commitment to ESG: our approach to business is influenced by the Princely Family’s perspective. Sustainability is key for us and has shaped our actions since 2002;
• You benefit from favorable terms and conditions if you wish to participate in LGT Capital Partners’ investment programs or to use LGT banking products and services.