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SQL Server Expert (OnPrem & Azure)

Remote, Gipuzkoa & Madrid·Added 3 months ago (last checked 13 Oct)

Tecdata Engineering

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Overview

Work mode: Remote (Gipuzkoa & Madrid)

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Consolidated experience as a SQL Server Administrator or Expert.
Advanced knowledge of:
- Microsoft SQL Server (Administration and Performance Tuning).
- SQL Server in Azure environments.
- Database migrations to the cloud.
- High availability, backup, and disaster recovery.
- Monitoring and optimization of database environments.

Nice to have

Experience in hybrid OnPrem-Cloud architectures.
Microsoft certifications related to Azure or SQL Server.
Ability to interface with business areas and technical leadership.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Stable, long-term project.
Participation in strategic cloud transformation initiatives.
Cutting-edge technological environment with a high level of specialization.
Professional development and growth within high-impact projects.

The role

SQL Server Expert (OnPrem & Azure)

We are looking for a SQL Server Expert with a solid technical track record in OnPrem and Cloud (Azure) environments to join a highly relevant project within the Commercial and Distribution areas.

The selected person will be responsible for managing the complete database lifecycle and leading modernization and migration initiatives to the cloud, acting as a technical reference for the business areas.

What you'll do

Administration and management of Microsoft SQL Server OnPrem and Azure environments.
Comprehensive supervision of the database lifecycle.
Design, planning, and execution of database migrations to Azure.
Resolution of complex incidents and performance optimization of data platforms.
Collaboration with the Commercial and Distribution business areas to address new technical needs.
Implementation of best practices for security, availability, and service continuity.
Participation in technological transformation and evolution projects.

How you'll work

📍 Location: Madrid or Bilbao (applications from the Basque Country will be especially valued)
💼 Modality: Hybrid

About Tecdata Engineering

Tecdata Engineering (TECDATA ENGINEERING) is a technology consulting and services provider specialized in global technology projects, with a portfolio covering custom software development, legacy modernization, managed services, cloud infrastructure, Salesforce, cybersecurity (including SOC, pentesting and NIS2 compliance), and data & AI services, alongside IT talent services such as headhunting and staff augmentation. The company reports being founded in 2012 with around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and 5M in billing, and forms part of a broader technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants across 5 countries. It states it is present in major economic sectors including banking, telecommunications, and insurance.

In Spain, Tecdata Engineering hires across multiple locations including Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with a significant share of openings marked "Completamente remoto" (fully remote) or hybrid. Its careers portal organizes vacancies into departments such as Desarrollo y QA, Ciberseguridad, Cloud, DevOps, Sistemas y Producción, Gestión de Proyectos, Comercial, and RRHH, and current openings range from COBOL and mainframe-adjacent banking roles to data engineering, Salesforce, SAP, cybersecurity, and air traffic management QA. For international professionals considering a move to Spain, the volume of remote-eligible roles across the country is notable, though the company's careers and website content is published in Spanish.

Industry: IT Services
Founded: 2012
Employees: 500
Website: tecdata.es

Good to know if you are moving

Many openings are advertised as fully remote within Spain, e.g. "Senior Data Scientist – GCP Madrid · Completamente remoto" and "ML ENGINEER Madrid · Completamente remoto".
Hiring activity in Spain includes Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with hybrid and on-site arrangements depending on the role.
The company reports around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and was founded in 2012.
It is part of a technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants operating in 5 countries.
Its client sectors include banking, telecommunications, and insurance, so many roles involve regulated, enterprise-grade environments.

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