We are looking for a Senior Microsoft SQL Server DBA / Database Engineer to join a technology operations environment focused on the stability, performance, scalability, and security of enterprise database platforms.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across both continuous improvement and project-based initiatives, contributing to the evolution of a critical SQL Server estate. You will act as a key technical reference for database administration, resilience, performance optimization, and operational best practices, while collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, engineering, and broader IT teams.

What you will do

Administer, monitor, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments across the enterprise estate.
Define and promote database standards, governance, and best practices across the organization.
Contribute to the design of data architectures, including data integration approaches, schema development, data quality, storage decisions, and performance considerations.
Install, configure, patch, and manage SQL Server and related database products.
Own and improve backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure operational continuity.
Implement and maintain database security controls in line with enterprise and regulatory requirements.
Drive performance tuning, query optimization, archiving, and broader data lifecycle management.
Act as an SME on SQL scalability and advanced data storage topics, planning and executing enhancement initiatives.
Define non-functional requirements (NFRs) for new services during the design phase.
Participate in technical design discussions and represent operational and platform considerations.
Support low-level solution design for new products and technology implementations.
Provide troubleshooting, consulting, and technical support to development and wider IT teams.
Improve legacy database environments through analysis, modernization, and operational refinement.
Share knowledge with the wider infrastructure team through documentation, technical overviews, and collaborative support.

Required:

Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise-scale environments.
Proven background in database monitoring, backup/recovery, patching, security, and performance tuning.
Experience with high-availability, resilience, and scalability across database platforms.
Solid understanding of database architecture, schema design, and data integration principles.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Experience in complex, business-critical infrastructures with strong operational requirements.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with architecture, infrastructure, and engineering teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

Nice to have:

Experience in regulated environments, especially financial services.
Exposure to DevOps / DevSecOps practices.
Experience acting as a SQL Cloud Technology SME.
Microsoft certifications.
Experience contributing to architectural decisions and non-functional design requirements.
Exposure to legacy estate modernization initiatives.

What do we offer you?

Full-time contract.
Remote position.
Training and career development opportunities.
Perks & Benefits: smart office, private medical inssurance, flexible remuneration, extra holidays.
Be part of a multicultural team working on international projects.

If you are passionate about data, development & tech, we want to meet you!

Talan Spain’s commitment to non-discrimination based on gender, race, ideology, or any other reason, in accordance with the company’s "Equality Plan" and the current regulations on gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree-Law 6/2019).

Talan – Positive Innovation

Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultants in 21 countries and a turnover of €850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions.

Talan at a Glance

Headquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowerment to deliver measurable results for our clients. Over the past 22 years, we’ve built a strong presence in the IT and consulting landscape, and we’re on track to reach €1 billion in revenue this year.

Our Core Areas of Expertise

Data & Technologies: We design and implement large-scale, end-to-end architecture and data solutions, including data integration, data science, visualization, Big Data, AI, and Generative AI.
Cloud & Application Services: We integrate leading platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and IBM Maximo, helping clients transition to the cloud and improve operational efficiency.
Management & Innovation Consulting: We lead business and digital transformation initiatives through project and change management best practices (PM, PMO, Agile, Scrum, Product Ownership), and support domains such as Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and ESG/Low-Carbon strategies.

We work with major global clients across diverse sectors, including Transport & Logistics, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Retail, and Media & Telecommunications.

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