Mid/Senior MSSQL Database Administrator

Infobip

. Maintain stable, available, and performant production databases .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeZagreb • CroatiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Microsoft SQL Server management, T-SQL development, and relational database design, with a strong focus on performance optimization and effective collaboration with development teams. Proficient in database migration strategies and proactive in maintaining production database stability and availability.

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Microsoft SQL Server ExperienceT-SQL Development SkillsDatabase Migration StrategiesPerformance TroubleshootingDatabase Monitoring and Alerting

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Hard Skills

T-SQLDatabase MigrationQuery TuningIndexingExecution-Plan AnalysisRelational Database DesignData ModellingReplication SolutionsPerformance Bottleneck IdentificationStress Testing

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationEffective CollaborationDetail-OrientedProactive ApproachOwnership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SQL ServerWindows Failover ClusterAlways On Availability GroupsAI-Assisted Technologies

Industry Keywords

Production DatabasesLive-Service ImpactApplication-Database InteractionsConfiguration ChangesOperational Risk

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

MS SQL ServerSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain stable, available, and performant production databases
Set up and continuously improve monitoring and alerting
Investigate and resolve performance issues, deadlocks, replication problems, and production incidents
Collaborate with developers on reliable and scalable database solutions
Propose, design, and implement replication solutions
Plan and implement database migration strategies that minimise downtime and operational risk
Support and perform database deployments safely and efficiently
Build and improve tools and automations for database operations
Participate in stress testing and analyse database behaviour under load
Identify performance bottlenecks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mid- to senior-level Microsoft SQL Server experience
Strong T-SQL development skills
Solid understanding of relational database concepts, design, and data modelling
Strong troubleshooting skills for performance issues, deadlocks, replication problems, and unexpected database behaviour
Experience with query tuning, indexing, and execution-plan analysis
Understanding of application-database interactions, including connections and transactions
Production-first mindset and awareness of live-service impact
Proactive, detail-oriented, and precise approach to migrations, deployments, and configuration changes
Ability to take ownership from planning and implementation through validation
Clear communication and effective collaboration with developer and engineering teams
Comfortable using English as the day-to-day working and communication language
Basic understanding of AI-assisted technologies and concepts, including prompting, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and AI skills
Nice to have: hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server replication
Nice to have: basic programming or scripting skills
Nice to have: familiarity with Windows Failover Cluster and Always On Availability Groups

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-driven bonuses
Flexible work arrangements and hybrid way of work
ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) / stock options
Time off and special leave days
Flexible hybrid work model tailored to local regulations
Internal mobility, upskilling, and mentorship
Onboarding, mentorship, and training programs
Short- and long-term international mobility opportunities in worldwide hubs