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Senior Database Platform Engineer - MSSQL

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We are seeking a skilled Senior Database Platform Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Database Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing, building and managing MSSQL database platforms in a hybrid setup (Azure and on-prem data centers) ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of database services.
The Senior Database Platform Engineer will be involved in all aspects of building new solutions, including requirement gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment as well as daily management of environments. They will also be able to collaborate with other team members, including other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions on time.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set up, operate, and administer Microsoft SQL Server databases (installation, configuration, patching/upgrades, and instance management 2019 up to 2025).
  • Design, implement, and support high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) for SQL Server on Azure (IaaS / non-managed) and on-prem (e.g., Always On Availability Groups, clustering, log shipping as applicable).
  • Own backup (Rubrik), restore, and recovery processes; regularly test restores and contribute to disaster recovery readiness.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot availability and performance (alerts, blocking/deadlocks, capacity, storage/IO); perform performance tuning (indexes, statistics, query guidance).
  • Create and maintain CI/CD (Azure DevOps, Github Actions) pipelines to automate DBA and platform tasks (build/deploy, configuration, patching workflows, scheduled jobs, reporting).
  • Write automation scripts (PowerShell) to streamline routine DBA operations and improve reliability, use automation (Ansible) to streamline operations.
  • Administer SQL Server hosts on Windows coordinating OS-level configuration needed for stable database operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of designed solutions.
  • Work independently, mentor others, and contribute to improving the team’s technical maturity and operational standards.
  • Ensure security and compliance: manage access/permissions, hardening, auditing, encryption as needed, and implement operational best practices; optimize resource usage and cost where applicable.

Job Requirements:

  • Strong background in SQL Server administration (version from 2019 to 2025): installation, configuration, monitoring, upgrades/patching,
    performance tuning, security, backup/restore, and HA/DR.
  • Experience with hybrid environments (Azure and on-prem), including Azure IaaS/VMs.
  • Strong automation mindset (scripting and repeatable deployments/operations, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
  • Database certifications – MS SQL
  • Working understanding of networking and storage concepts (latency, throughput, IOPS) and their impact on SQL Server.
  • Nice to Have Skills. • Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform to automate provisioning and configuration management tasks.
  • Implement configuration as code using Ansible

  • Experience with SQL Server monitoring/alerting tooling and/or SRE

    practices (SLIs/SLOs, on-call, incident management).

What we offer:

  • Opportunity to be part of a global organization.
  • Encouraging working atmosphere, engaging activities, and extra benefits (e.g. additional medical insurance (covers gym subscription), team events, outreach activities, and others);
  • Hybrid work model with remote work opportunities ( 3/5 days weekly from the office)
  • Open, modern, and ergonomic work environment when working from the office with the multicultural community.
  • Opportunity to grow professionally and personally (e.g. Udemy) and continuously develop within the domain.
  • The salary range for this position is from 4.485 to 5.950 EURO gross before taxes.*
    *Salary offer for the candidate is determined based on the predefined salary ranges for the position and depends on the level of competence and experience of the candidate.

Cognizant, as a digital company, makes employee health and safety its top priority. With that in mind, we are implementing virtual hiring and work practices which means all interviews will be conducted online as well as live from the office
We will be looking forward to Your CV.
Only suitable candidates will be contacted within 7 days from application.
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About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

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