SQL DBA Expert
Bucharest
Data Engineering /
Full-time /
Hybrid
QUALYSOFT GROUP
• Software Development Company, founded in 1999 in Vienna
• Today present in: Romania, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, Slovakia, Serbia, new subsidiary in Indonesia
• More than 500 international IT-experts
• Focused on Software Development Services and High-End Solutions; Microsoft Gold Partner; Tricentis Tosca
Premium Partner and Certified Implementation Partner, Creatio Integrator
QUALYSOFT ROMANIA
• Present in Romania since 2007, office located in Bucharest-Bd. Iancu de Hunedoara 54b
• Fast growing (+60% in 2020 +95% in 2021)
• Big, secure, long-term clients and projects in fields such as: Technology, Banking/Finance, Telecommunications,
Cyber Security, AI, Automotive, Energy & Utilities, Retail, Gaming and others
• Local + international clients: RO / EU / US / UK clients
Key Responsibilities:
1. Core SQL Server Engineering:
•Develop and maintain complex T-SQL code, including stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
•Perform advanced query optimization and performance tuning using execution plans and indexing strategies.
•Design and implement robust backup and recovery procedures (full, differential, transaction log, point-in-time recovery).
•Configure and support high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) features such as Always On Availability Groups, Failover clustering, Log shipping, Replication
•Enforce SQL Server security using roles, permissions, encryption, and auditing mechanisms.
2. Database Architecture and Design:
•Design logical and physical data models using tools such as ER/Studio, dbForge Studio, or Visual Studio SSDT.
•Apply normalization and denormalization techniques appropriate for OLTP and OLAP environments.
•Implement database partitioning and sharding strategies to support data scalability and performance.
•Define data lifecycle management and archival policies in accordance with organizational and regulatory needs.
3. Data Integration and ETL Development:
•Design and maintain ETL pipelines using SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services).
•Work with data lakes, blob storage, and data warehouse environments for large-scale data integration.
•Plan and execute data migration strategies from legacy systems to modern SQL Server platforms.
•Implement Change Data Capture (CDC) and Change Tracking where applicable.
4. Security and Compliance:
•Implement data protection strategies including: Row-level security, Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Static and dynamic data masking
•Ensure database systems align with compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.
•Participate in audits and provide technical support for compliance reporting.
5. Cross-functional Collaboration and Documentation:
•Work with solution architects and developers to ensure database design aligns with application needs.
•Understand and support Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) tools such as Entity Framework.
•Maintain clear and up-to-date technical documentation and data models.
•Provide mentoring and knowledge sharing to junior team members and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
•Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server in a production environment.
•Deep knowledge of T-SQL and SQL Server performance tuning techniques.
•Proven experience with high availability setups and disaster recovery planning.
•Proficient in SSIS and modern data integration strategies.
•Familiarity with security, compliance, and data governance in enterprise settings.
•Strong architectural thinking and understanding of application-database interactions.
•Fluent in Romanian and English (written and spoken).
•Strong analytical and communication skills.
Preferred (but not required):
•Experience with cloud-based SQL Server deployments (e.g., Azure SQL).
•Familiarity with DevOps practices related to database CI/CD.
•Exposure to business intelligence tools and OLAP systems.
What we offer
- International Exposure
- Complete Business Overview
- Career growth in International Business and/or Management
- Start-up mentality under the umbrella of a secure multinational
- Career growth in Software Development, international exposure
- You have the flexibility to choose your next project, in order to better meet your career path / technical needs
- Access to learning platforms, courses and certifications (Pluralsight, Udemy)
- Great colleagues, events and activities
- Flexible working program, remote openness
- Premium Medical package
- Lunch Tickets, Pluxee Card
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