Database Administrator – Skopje

We are looking for a Database Administrator to join our team in Skopje.

What we expect from you

Experience

Proficiency / ability in writing complex SQL queries, identifying bottlenecks and query optimization
Experience with database performance tuning and optimization techniques
Expert in managing MS SQL Databases with minimum 3 Years of experience as MS SQL Databases Administrator  
Experience writing T-SQL and stored procedures and query tuning
Performance monitoring and tuning ability to diagnosis and resolve performance problems occurring in complex environment 
Hands-on experience with data encryption technologies like transparent data Encryption (TDE) and Always Encrypted and should be familiar with Data Protection Law.   
Experience with Azure SQL

Skills

Open and friendly personality with an ability to interact with people on different hierarchical and technical levels 
Well-organised person who can multitask, work independently or as part of a team and has the ability to prioritise work under pressure 
Excellent English language skills, both spoken and written (German language skills are a strong advantage) 
Knowledge of ITIL processes and working with a ticket management solution is preferable. Microsoft certifications will be an advantage
Knowledge of tools like SCOM, SolarWinds, Delphix and Veeam Backup & Replication is preferable
Basic understanding of Cloud technologies (preferable Azure)
University Degree or equivalent (Computer Science, Engineering or Business IT studies would be a plus)

Responsibilities

Identify bottlenecks, performance issues with the existing queries and tune them to optimal level using query optimization techniques
Installation, configuration and maintenance of MS SQL Servers (2005-2022) production and non-production environment
Administer, maintain data integrity and security of MS SQL Servers
Prepare and document Business continuity plan and Backup strategies to ensure resources are available within Maximum tolerable downtime
Ensure High-availability for mission-critical databases and implement disaster recovery solutions with Always On Failover Cluster Instances, Always On availability groups, distributed availability groups, Database mirroring and Log Shipping
Synchronizing and distributing database objects with SQL Server Transactional Replication for Reporting needs
Obfuscate data on the test environment, maintain and enhance data masking workflow
Configure SQL Audits
Automation of day-to-day administrative and operational tasks

Skopje Office

Quipu Regional Office Skopje operates since 2004 and has currently around 65 employees – this fact makes Quipu one of the oldest and most stable companies that is active in the Macedonian IT market. In 2023, we relocated to a central and lively space, in an attractive location near Skopje City Centre.

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