Job description

We are seeking a top candidate to join our team as Senior SQL Database Administrator (Principal Consultant). Compensation: USD 3K - 3.5K/month. Location: Remote (for Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, and Argentina residents). Mission of Softgic: In Softgic S.A.S. we work for the digital and cognitive transformation of our clients, aware that quality is an essential factor for us, we incorporate the following principles into our policy: • Deliver quality products and services. • Achieve the satisfaction of our internal and external clients. • Encourage in our team the importance of training to grow professionally and personally through development plans. • Comply with the applicable legal and regulatory requirements. • Promote continuous improvement of the quality management system. What makes you a strong candidate: • You have 7+ years of experience in Microsoft SQL Server. • You are expert in Troubleshooting, backup strategies, SQL Server Query Optimizer, and Azure SQL Database. • Spanish - Native or fully fluent. • English - Native or fully fluent. Responsibilities and more: Position Overview: We are looking for a highly experienced and client-focused Senior SQL Database Administrator to join our team as a Principal Consultant. This is a fully client-facing role that requires strong communication skills, technical excellence, and leadership in database consulting. You will start by supporting a few existing clients and gradually expand your portfolio to manage up to five client environments. Key Responsibilities: Client Consulting & Leadership: • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, assess their database needs, lead solution discussions, and take full ownership of outcomes. Database Design & Implementation: • Design and implement scalable, reliable SQL Server database systems across on-premise and Azure environments. Performance Tuning: • Analyze system performance and optimize SQL queries and configurations to maximize responsiveness and resource efficiency. Security & Data Integrity: • Enforce security best practices and ensure data accuracy across all systems. Backup & Disaster Recovery: • Develop and maintain backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies to safeguard critical client data. Capacity Planning & Documentation: • Track growth trends and maintain detailed documentation on configurations, procedures, and best practices. Cross-Functional Collaboration: • Collaborate with development teams, sysadmins, and project managers to ensure successful integration and delivery. Support & Troubleshooting: • Identify and resolve database issues-especially during on-call support-with urgency and precision. Ongoing Learning: • Stay up to date with SQL Server advancements, Azure cloud technologies, and industry best practices. Requisitos • 7+ years of proven experience in SQL Server administration. • Expertise in performance tuning, SQL query optimization, and data integrity. • Experience with Azure SQL and on-prem environments is required. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead client-facing conversations. • Ability to manage multiple client environments and prioritize effectively. • Availability to participate in on-call rotations. • Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate are a plus. Ventajas • We're certified as a Great Place to Work. • Opportunities for advancement and growth. • Paid time off. • Formal education and certifications support. • Benefits with partner companies. • Referral program. • Flexible working hours.

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