3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants I’m helping Softgic find a top candidate to join their team full-time for the role of Senior SQL Database Administrator (Principal Consultant) . You'll serve as trusted advisor and lead SQL Server design, implementation, and optimization for multiple clients. Compensation: USD 3K - 3.5K/month Location: Remote: Colombia Mission of Softgic: "In Softgic S.A.S. we work for the digital and cognitive transformation of our clients, aware that quality is an essential factor for us, we incorporate the following principles into our policy: ✯ Deliver quality products and services. ✯ Achieve the satisfaction of our internal and external clients. ✯ Encourage in our team the importance of training to grow professionally and personally through development plans. ✯ Comply with the applicable legal and regulatory requirements. ✯ Promote continuous improvement of the quality management system." What makes you a strong candidate: You are an expert in Troubleshooting, Technical support, SQL Server Query Optimizer, On-Premise Environments, IT disaster recovery, Documentation. You have +7 years experience in Microsoft SQL Server. English - Fully fluent Spanish - Fully fluent Responsibilities and more: Position Overview: We are looking for a highly experienced and client-focused Senior SQL Database Administrator to join our team as a Principal Consultant. This is a fully client-facing role that requires strong communication skills, technical excellence, and leadership in database consulting. You will start by supporting a few existing clients and gradually expand your portfolio to manage up to five client environments. Key Responsibilities: * Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, assess their database needs, lead solution discussions, and take full ownership of outcomes. Database Design & Implementation: * Design and implement scalable, reliable SQL Server database systems across on-premise and Azure environments. Performance Tuning: * Analyze system performance and optimize SQL queries and configurations to maximize responsiveness and resource efficiency. Security & Data Integrity: * Enforce security best practices and ensure data accuracy across all systems. Backup & Disaster Recovery: * Develop and maintain backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies to safeguard critical client data. Capacity Planning & Documentation: * Track growth trends and maintain detailed documentation on configurations, procedures, and best practices. Cross-Functional Collaboration: * Collaborate with development teams, sysadmins, and project managers to ensure successful integration and delivery. Support & Troubleshooting: * Identify and resolve database issues—especially during on-call support—with urgency and precision. * Stay up to date with SQL Server advancements, Azure cloud technologies, and industry best practices. Requirements: * 7+ years of proven experience in SQL Server administration. * Expertise in performance tuning, SQL query optimization, and data integrity. * Experience with Azure SQL and on-prem environments is required. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead client-facing conversations. * Ability to manage multiple client environments and prioritize effectively. * Availability to participate in on-call rotations. * Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate are a plus. We're certified as a Great Place to Work. Opportunities for advancement and growth. Paid time off. Formal education and certifications support. Benefits with partner companies. Referral program. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Emma of Torre.ai by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior Sql Database Administrator” roles. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr