Our client is a Silicon Valley company specialising in Vertical AI SaaS solutions, collaborating with top firms worldwide in industries such as accounting, consulting, investment banking, legal, private capital, and real assets.They’re looking for a Senior Database Engineer to join their growing team at a new R&D centre in Lisbon. In this role, you’ll focus on implementing, configuring, maintaining, and optimising SQL Server systems—making sure they’re secure, reliable, and performing at their best.Key ResponsibilitiesSQL Server Configuration & Maintenance: Set up and maintain SQL Server instances and databases to ensure reliability.System Health Monitoring: Proactively monitor system performance and health to identify and address potential issues.Ensure System Reliability: Maintain high levels of performance, availability, sustainability, and security for databases.Real-Time Issue Resolution: Analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve database issues promptly.Provide Solutions: Offer suggestions for improvements and implement solutions to enhance database performance.Automation & Documentation: Refine and automate regular processes, track and resolve issues, and document changes thoroughly.Optimise SQL Queries: Check and fine-tune SQL queries to improve efficiency and speed.Support Developers: Assist developers with query tuning and schema refinement for optimised database performance.Communication: Troubleshoot issues, communicate clearly, handle administrative tasks efficiently, suggest improvements, and implement solutions to enhance database performance.On-Call Support & After-Hours Maintenance: Be available for emergency support as needed and perform regular maintenance, including supporting release deployments after hours.What You BringSQL Server DBA: Extensive experience in managing and maintaining SQL Server databases.High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Hands-on experience with High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions for SQL Servers.Cloud Experience: Proficient with Microsoft Azure environments.AlwaysOn Expertise: Strong knowledge of SQL Server AlwaysOn.Performance Tuning: Skilled in optimising SQL Server performance.Backup & Recovery: Proficient in handling backups, restores, and recovery models.Analytical Databases: Experience with platforms like Snowflake.Scripting Skills: Competent in PowerShell or Python for scripting and automation.Terraform: Hands-on experience using Terraform for infrastructure as code.Windows Server: Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Windows Clustering.Why Apply Now?With over 20 years of expertise, our client is a global leader in Vertical AI SaaS solutions, revolutionising how top firms across industries operate. They offer more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a company that values accountability, collaboration, and growth in a truly diverse and inclusive culture. They provide a flexible, connected work environment that prioritises both work-life balance and career development, making it the perfect place to thrive professionally and personally.Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Send your CV to ari.kilab@robertwalters.com