Database Administrator: Optimizing SQL Server Performance

Há 1 mês


Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal Willis Towers Watson Tempo inteiro

Willis Towers Watson is a leading advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients worldwide turn risk into opportunities for growth. Founded in 1828, the company has a rich history of innovation and excellence.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join our team in Lisbon. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining and optimizing SQL Server databases to ensure high availability, reliability and performance of our critical business applications.

Daily Activities:

  • Monitor SQL Server environments for performance issues, security threats and potential failures.
  • Respond to alerts and incidents promptly, troubleshoot issues and implement resolutions.
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks such as database backups, index maintenance and statistics updates.
  • Optimize SQL Server performance by analyzing query execution plans and tuning database configurations.
  • Review and enforce security policies and access controls to protect sensitive data.
  • Monitor disk space, memory usage and CPU utilization to ensure optimal resource allocation.
  • Document database configurations, maintenance procedures and troubleshooting steps.
  • Develop and test scripts to automate database administration tasks and improve operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with development teams to optimize database schemas, queries and application performance.

Requirements:

  • Design, installation, administration and maintenance of SQL Server instances.
  • Deploy and maintain database standards.
  • Manage database security and database access.
  • Design and maintain database backup and restore strategy.
  • Perform database restores and assist application recoverability including DR activities.
  • Design and build High-Availability as part of Disaster Recovery Strategy for the Databases.
  • Assist in customer application migration strategy and migration activities.
  • Monitoring and Performance Tuning and optimizations.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of €70,000 - €90,000 per year.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, pension plan and paid time off.
  • The opportunity to work with a global company and collaborate with a diverse team.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career prospects.

Location:

Lisbon, Portugal

About Us:

Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients manage risk and achieve their business objectives. We have a long history of innovation and excellence, and we continue to invest in our people, technology and services to stay ahead of the curve.


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