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• Administer, monitor, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments across the enterprise estate. • Define and promote database standards, governance, and best practices across the organization. • Contribute to the design of data architectures, including data integration approaches, schema development, data quality, storage decisions, and performance considerations. • Install, configure, patch, and manage SQL Server and related database products. • Own and improve backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure operational continuity. • Implement and maintain database security controls in line with enterprise and regulatory requirements. • Drive performance tuning, query optimization, archiving, and broader data lifecycle management. • Act as an SME on SQL scalability and advanced data storage topics, planning and executing enhancement initiatives. • Define non-functional requirements (NFRs) for new services during the design phase. • Participate in technical design discussions and represent operational and platform considerations. • Support low-level solution design for new products and technology implementations. • Provide troubleshooting, consulting, and technical support to development and wider IT teams. • Improve legacy database environments through analysis, modernization, and operational refinement. • Share knowledge with the wider infrastructure team through documentation, technical overviews, and collaborative support.

• Administer, monitor, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments across the enterprise estate. • Define and promote database standards, governance, and best practices across the organization. • Contribute to the design of data architectures, including data integration approaches, schema development, data quality, storage decisions, and performance considerations. • Install, configure, patch, and manage SQL Server and related database products. • Own and improve backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure operational continuity. • Implement and maintain database security controls in line with enterprise and regulatory requirements. • Drive performance tuning, query optimization, archiving, and broader data lifecycle management. • Act as an SME on SQL scalability and advanced data storage topics, planning and executing enhancement initiatives. • Define non-functional requirements (NFRs) for new services during the design phase. • Participate in technical design discussions and represent operational and platform considerations. • Support low-level solution design for new products and technology implementations. • Provide troubleshooting, consulting, and technical support to development and wider IT teams. • Improve legacy database environments through analysis, modernization, and operational refinement. • Share knowledge with the wider infrastructure team through documentation, technical overviews, and collaborative support.

• Administer, monitor, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments across the enterprise estate. • Define and promote database standards, governance, and best practices across the organization. • Contribute to the design of data architectures, including data integration approaches, schema development, data quality, storage decisions, and performance considerations. • Install, configure, patch, and manage SQL Server and related database products. • Own and improve backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure operational continuity. • Implement and maintain database security controls in line with enterprise and regulatory requirements. • Drive performance tuning, query optimization, archiving, and broader data lifecycle management. • Act as an SME on SQL scalability and advanced data storage topics, planning and executing enhancement initiatives. • Define non-functional requirements (NFRs) for new services during the design phase. • Participate in technical design discussions and represent operational and platform considerations. • Support low-level solution design for new products and technology implementations. • Provide troubleshooting, consulting, and technical support to development and wider IT teams. • Improve legacy database environments through analysis, modernization, and operational refinement. • Share knowledge with the wider infrastructure team through documentation, technical overviews, and collaborative support.

• Develop, maintain, and optimize large-scale data processing solutions • Design, develop, and maintain ETL and data transformation processes • Build, optimize, and support Spark-based data pipelines • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Agile ceremonies

• Analyse and resolve functional incidents • Gather new business requirements and propose improvements • Support maintenance and evolution of ERP processes • Collaborate with support, development, and business teams • Ensure alignment with global ERP standards • Contribute to updates and releases

• Design, develop, and optimize scalable Big Data solutions using Apache Spark. • Lead technical decisions and contribute to the architecture of data processing solutions. • Develop, maintain, and optimize Big Data pipelines. • Support data integration initiatives across multiple systems and workstreams. • Ensure the performance, scalability, and reliability of data processing applications. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and performance issues. • Collaborate with technical and functional stakeholders to define and implement solutions. • Promote Agile development practices and contribute to CI/CD and DevOps processes. • Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers, sharing best practices and technical knowledge. • Explore and promote the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development and automation.

• Act as the technical owner for Credit Risk applications and services • Ensure applications remain stable, secure, resilient, and available • Provide Level 3 production support for incidents, problems, and service requests • Investigate and resolve complex technical issues within agreed SLAs • Collaborate with infrastructure, operations, and business teams to minimize service disruption • Design, develop, test, and implement new features, enhancements, and defect fixes • Deliver regulatory, compliance, and business-driven changes • Maintain and improve existing applications while reducing technical debt • Ensure all developments follow change management and release processes • Participate in production deployments and post-release validation • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers and support engineers • Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices • Promote high-quality software design, testing, security, and maintainability • Drive knowledge sharing and maintain technical documentation • Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and priorities • Provide technical expertise during incident management and problem resolution • Collaborate with third-party vendors where required • Support audit, risk, and compliance initiatives related to managed applications.

• Structure and manage the overall project governance for the Spanish rollout. • Monitor budget, resources, planning, and risks. • Coordinate cross-functional teams (IT, business, integrators). • Ensure alignment between global and local stakeholders. • Define and track KPIs, timelines, and delivery milestones. • Manage reporting to senior stakeholders. • Support integration and migration processes.

Role Description We are looking for a Senior Microsoft SQL Server DBA / Database Engineer to join a technology operations environment focused on the stability, performance, scalability, and security of enterprise database platforms. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across both continuous improvement and project-based initiatives, contributing to the evolution of a critical SQL Server estate. You will act as a key technical reference for database administration, resilience, performance optimization, and operational best practices, while collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, engineering, and broader IT teams. What you will do: - Administer, monitor, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments across the enterprise estate. - Define and promote database standards, governance, and best practices across the organization. - Contribute to the design of data architectures, including data integration approaches, schema development, data quality, storage decisions, and performance considerations. - Install, configure, patch, and manage SQL Server and related database products. - Own and improve backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure operational continuity. - Implement and maintain database security controls in line with enterprise and regulatory requirements. - Drive performance tuning, query optimization, archiving, and broader data lifecycle management. - Act as an SME on SQL scalability and advanced data storage topics, planning and executing enhancement initiatives. - Define non-functional requirements (NFRs) for new services during the design phase. - Participate in technical design discussions and represent operational and platform considerations. - Support low-level solution design for new products and technology implementations. - Provide troubleshooting, consulting, and technical support to development and wider IT teams. - Improve legacy database environments through analysis, modernization, and operational refinement. - Share knowledge with the wider infrastructure team through documentation, technical overviews, and collaborative support. Qualifications - Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise-scale environments. - Proven background in database monitoring, backup/recovery, patching, security, and performance tuning. - Experience with high-availability, resilience, and scalability across database platforms. - Solid understanding of database architecture, schema design, and data integration principles. - Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. - Experience in complex, business-critical infrastructures with strong operational requirements. - Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with architecture, infrastructure, and engineering teams. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline. Requirements - Nice to have: - Experience in regulated environments, especially financial services. - Exposure to DevOps / DevSecOps practices. - Experience acting as a SQL Cloud Technology SME. - Microsoft certifications. - Experience contributing to architectural decisions and non-functional design requirements. - Exposure to legacy estate modernization initiatives. Benefits - Full-time contract. - Remote position. - Training and career development opportunities. - Perks & Benefits: smart office, private medical insurance, flexible remuneration, extra holidays. - Be part of a multicultural team working on international projects.

• Lead the assessment and design of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes within SAP and OpenText VIM. • Define solution architecture and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and invoice processing performance. • Design and deliver functional specifications for VIM enhancements, including the development of Logic Modules and data enrichment capabilities. • Collaborate with business stakeholders and third-party consultants to understand current-state processes and define future-state solutions. • Ensure proposed solutions align with SAP and OpenText best practices, technical constraints, and business requirements. • Provide architectural guidance throughout the solution lifecycle, from requirements gathering through to implementation. • Support process transformation initiatives aimed at improving controls, automation, user experience, and overall P2P effectiveness.