Database Administrator

Fortive

. Design, implement, administer, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments .

Posted 11/8/2026full-timeRemote • BrazilSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration and database performance tuning, with a strong focus on high-availability and disaster-recovery solutions. Proficient in automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash, and skilled in implementing database security practices aligned with compliance standards such as SOC 2 and GDPR.

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Microsoft SQL Server AdministrationDatabase Performance TuningHigh-Availability SolutionsAutomation with PowerShellBackup and Disaster Recovery Strategies

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Hard Skills

T-SQLSQL ScriptingPL/SQLQuery OptimizationIndexing StrategiesReplicationClusteringExecution-Plan AnalysisDatabase GovernanceSchema Design

Soft Skills

Analytical MindsetProblem-SolvingEffective CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ClusteringAlways On Availability GroupsOracle Data GuardTerraformRedgateNew RelicPagerDuty

Industry Keywords

SOC 2ISO 27001GDPRHIPAA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudMS SQL ServerOraclePythonSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, administer, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments
Support Oracle environments as needed
Establish standards for schema design, indexing, query optimization, database governance, and operational excellence
Analyze execution plans, tune queries, optimize indexing strategies, and resolve database performance bottlenecks
Apply partitioning, replication, and caching to improve performance and data access
Design and maintain high-availability and disaster-recovery solutions using Microsoft Clustering, Always On Availability Groups, and Oracle Data Guard
Lead capacity planning, backup and recovery strategies, and automated failover and recovery testing
Integrate database changes into CI/CD pipelines with automated schema migrations and rollback processes
Use Terraform or similar IaC tools and PowerShell, Python, or Bash to automate provisioning, configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and alerting
Support observability using Redgate, New Relic, and PagerDuty
Implement role-based access control, encryption, auditing, and database security practices supporting SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA requirements
Partner with security teams on vulnerability mitigation
Participate in a rotational on-call schedule
Conduct root-cause analysis to prevent recurring database incidents
Contribute to architecture and design reviews and shape database standards and modernization initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of relevant experience managing enterprise database platforms
Deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration
Experience supporting Oracle environments is an asset
Expertise in database performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and execution-plan analysis
Hands-on experience in replication, clustering, and high-availability configurations
Experience designing and maintaining backup, disaster recovery, and failover strategies for business-critical database environments
Proficiency with T-SQL and SQL scripting
PL/SQL experience is valuable
Hands-on automation experience with PowerShell, Python, or Bash
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Structured, analytical, and problem-solving mindset
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively across engineering, cloud operations, platform, and security teams
Ability to balance immediate operational needs with long-term reliability, scalability, and maintainability
Willingness to participate in a rotational on-call schedule

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental coverage
Life and disability insurance
Wellbeing support
Meal and food voucher
Paid vacation in accordance with Brazilian legislation
Additional time-off benefits
Parental leave
Remote work
Support for home-working expenses
Wellness allowance
Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Career development support
Opportunities to grow your skills and collaborate with global teams
Transportation support
Other benefits in accordance with local policies