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    IT Database Administrator (English)

    Belo Horizonte, BrazilHybridFull-timePosted 19h ago
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    Job description

    We are seeking an IT Database Administrator who will be responsible for installing, configuring, securing, maintaining, and optimizing database platforms to ensure their availability, performance, recoverability, and integrity. The role manages database lifecycle activities, implements backup and disaster recovery controls, monitors and resolves database-related issues, and provides technical support to application and development teams.

    Responsibilities:

              Database Management

    • Install, configure, and upgrade MSSQL and PostgreSQL database servers.
    • Create, modify, and maintain database objects, including tables, indexes, views, and stored procedures.
    • Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies.
      Backup & Recovery
    • Develop and maintain backup strategies.
    • Implement and maintain high-availability and disaster-recovery solutions, including replication, clustering, and failover technologies to ensure data integrity and availability.

    Security & Compliance

    • Implement and maintain database security and compliance controls.
    • Implement database security policies, including role-based access controls, permissions, and encryption.
    • Ensure compliance with applicable data protection regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).

              Performance Optmisation

    • Continuously monitor and optimize database performance, capacity, and resource utilization.
    • Analyze query performance and optimize SQL statements.
    • Manage indexing strategies and partitioning.

              Azure & Automation

    • Administer and support Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and other database-related Azure services where applicable.
    • Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar technologies to reduce operational effort and improve reliability.

              Operational Support and Reliability

    • Monitor database availability, capacity, scheduled jobs, backups, replication, and performance.
    • Investigate and resolve database incidents and service requests.
    • Perform root cause analysis for recurring or high-impact issues.
    • Maintain operational documentation and support planned production changes in accordance with established procedures.
    • Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams to support deployments, migrations, and operational improvements.

    Qualifications and Experiences:

    • Platforms: Windows, Linux
    • Database: MSSQL, PostgreSQL (both mandatory)
    • ITSM Tool: ServiceNow, BMC Helix, JIRA
    • Cloud: Microsoft Azure
    • Monitoring: Grafana
    • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform
    • Advanced English, written and spoken

    Education:

    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related discipline preferred, or equivalent professional experience.

    Soft Skills

    • Ability to communicate technical issues, risks, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
    • Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
    • Ability to collaborate effectively with infrastructure, application support, development, security, and business teams.
    • Proactive, accountable, and solution-oriented approach to operational issues.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Eurofins

    Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies. Eurofins PSS Insourcing has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our team.  We are searching for a business development professional with proven experience selling and implementing high-value sales.  Someone who thrives on identifying and closing new business caring for the client through the process will succeed in this role. This position offers the excitement of hunting for new clients with the goal of diversifying our offerings and client base as well as the opportunity to foster and expand partnerships with key clients.  This is a hybrid role working remotely from a home office, travelling locally and within the region for prospect and current client meetings as well as full days spent at current client sites to maximize networking and relationship building opportunities. A successful candidate will have a proven track record and is comfortable reaching out to and meeting with high level decision makers including C-Suite.  This position will manage the strategic sales process including identifying client needs, defining and presenting how PSS can address them, as well as managing the implementation process for new programs. If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today! 

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