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Argentina
We are looking for a skilled and results-oriented Database Administrator (DBA) to join our innovative IT team.
This position plays a key role in maintaining, optimizing, and securing our SQL database systems while advancing automation, cloud solutions, and modern architectural strategies to support organizational growth.
Responsibilities
- Administer Microsoft SQL Server databases in both on-premises and cloud environments
- Automate database management tasks using Azure DevOps Pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code methods
- Optimize database performance through advanced tuning and diagnostic techniques
- Establish disaster recovery, high availability, and data retention compliance processes
- Apply robust governance and access controls to secure database environments
- Align database architecture with business objectives in collaboration with development and DevOps teams
- Develop clear documentation, including design specifications and standard operating procedures
- Deploy and manage dashboards, metrics, and alerts for availability and system health
- Research emerging database technologies and make well-informed recommendations
- Handle database-related incidents and manage environment changes, including participating in on-call support
- Define database standards and best practices to ensure operational excellence
- Guide and support team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience with SQL and managing Microsoft SQL Server environments
- Expertise in backup/recovery strategies, security configurations, and performance troubleshooting
- Background in data warehouse design, managing large datasets, and data modeling techniques
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
- Knowledge of SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS tools for business intelligence and data integration
- Competency in managing databases in both Windows Server and Linux environments
- Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure SQL, Amazon RDS, or Google Cloud SQL
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts and Agile software development principles
- Familiarity with database access controls based on RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) models
- Strong analytical thinking and focus on delivering operational efficiency
- Exceptional communication and ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams
Benefits
- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Global career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn