SQL Server Database Administrator

A Company you will be happy to grow with! At InnoTech, it´s all about connecting people with business through technology.

We truly care about you, your happiness , and your well-being . We look for passionate people who are eager to learn , evolve , and grow with us - because growth is in our DNA. This commitment has been consistently recognized: we are proud to be a Great Place to Work for five consecutive years, to be one of the Best IT Companies in Portugal , and to be recognized as a Best Workplace Wellbeing . We are also proud to hold ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications , reinforcing our commitment to information security, quality , and continuous improvement . For us, sustainability is not just a buzzword. Integrity, social responsibility , and people-first values guide everything we do. Join our team of 180+ InnoTechers and bring your talent as a SQL Server Database Administrator .

Your Mission Will Be

• Managing Microsoft SQL Server databases in production environments, including highly available architectures and Azure-integrated services;
• Taking ownership of database incidents, troubleshooting complex issues, implementing solutions, and documenting root cause analysis;
• Supporting production releases through Azure DevOps and UrbanCode Deploy, while ensuring reliable deployment and validation processes;
• Improving database performance through query tuning, T-SQL optimization, and execution plan analysis;
• Driving continuous improvement across database operations, security, documentation, monitoring, and collaboration with application and infrastructure teams.

You Will Need

• 5–10 years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in production environments, with strong experience in incident management, support, and performance optimization;
• Solid knowledge of SQL Server installation and configuration, Always-On Availability Groups, FCI, T-SQL scripting, PowerShell automation, and execution plan analysis;
• Strong and practical experience with Azure services, particularly Azure SQL, Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines, Azure Monitor, Azure Alerts, and Azure Event Hub;
• Professional English at C1 level, both written and spoken, with the ability to work independently in complex production environments;
• CPLP nationality or an EU work permit is required to facilitate employment.

Would Be Awesome If You Have

• Experience working with PostgreSQL or other database technologies, with a generalizing-specialist mindset and willingness to work across different platforms;
• Knowledge of storage account management, UrbanCode Deploy, Jira, and DBeaver;
• Experience in regulated environments, particularly financial services, would be a strong advantage;
• Azure Database Administrator certification or relevant Microsoft SQL Server certifications;
• BSc or MSc in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields.

What We Offer

• Health-focused partnerships, including free mental health support;
• 25 days of vacation, including your birthday, Carnival, and a bridging day between Christmas and New Year;
• Half a vacation day on your children's birthday and a school supplies voucher;
• Petsitting partnerships and a pet bereavement day;
• Regular team buildings, four annual company parties, game nights, and social events;
• InnoSports initiatives (football, marathons, and more);
• **Events focused on sustainability and social responsibility actions.

Are you convinced? Come see it for yourself. Join our Top-Notch Team!