Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server)
Damia GroupQueluz e Belas, Portugal
Posted January 29, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Damia Group is a talent solutions partner with over 30 years of experience supporting security‑cleared environments such as defence, government, space and aerospace. Leveraging an actively managed network of specialist professionals, the company delivers staff augmentation, SOW‑based project delivery, and end‑to‑end consulting across infrastructure, engineering, IT, and technology transformation programmes. Its long‑standing relationships with the UK’s leading prime suppliers and a focus on reliability, compliance and deep sector knowledge enable rapid, high‑quality talent placement that meets complex project demands. By combining tailored workforce solutions with a strong emphasis on security, modernisation and operational efficiency, Damia Group helps organisations modernise technology, strengthen security and streamline operations in both public and private sectors.
Job Description
Seeking a Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server) with over 6 years of experience in SQL Server administration and strong skills in T-SQL scripting, performance monitoring, and high availability solutions.
Requirements
- More than 6 years of experience as a DBA
- Strong experience with SQL Server administration in production environments
- Experience with SQL Server upgrades, migrations and platform refreshes
- Solid skills in T-SQL scripting and basic PowerShell for automation
- Experience with performance monitoring, tuning and query optimization
- Hands-on experience with high availability solutions (AlwaysOn, replication)
- Experience with backups, restores and database maintenance plans
- Ability to support production incidents and user requests
- Good understanding of database security, availability and reliability
- Experience working with development teams to improve SQL code quality
- Exposure to cloud environments (preferably Azure)
- Knowledge of.NET, C#, Angular, Rust is a plus
- French B2 (mandatory)
- English B2 or Portuguese B2
- Availability for a hybrid work model, 2 times a week in the Lisbon office (requires Portuguese or other EU citizenship, or a valid Portuguese work permit)
Benefits
- Welcome kit
- Opportunities for career progression
- Live on the edge with our health insurance
- Coverflex meal card
- Other protocols and special discounts
