Principal Database Administrator

Job title:

Principal Database Administrator

Company

Trintech

Job description

Description :As a Principal DBA specializing in Azure, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our cloud-based database environments. You will play a key role in ensuring the performance, availability, and security of mission-critical databases hosted primarily in Azure SQL DatabaseWHO YOU AREThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Analyze and resolve database performance issues using DMVs, Extended Events, Query Store, and other diagnostic tools.
• Conduct index tuning, query optimization, and SQL refactoring to improve database efficiency.
• Administer, monitor, and optimize databases hosted in Microsoft Azure.
• Design and implement high-availability and disaster recovery strategies using Azure-native tools.
• Automate regular maintenance tasks, including backups, patching, and performance tuning and stats updates.
• Collaborate with application developers, architects, and cloud engineers to ensure seamless integration and performance.
• Participate in database architecture planning, migrations, and cloud transformation projects.
• Ensure database security, access control, and compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Write and maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and standards.
• Assist with day-to-day SaaS Operations–related tasks, ensuring efficient support and maintenance of SaaS platforms and services.
• Participate in on-call rotations on 24*7 basic and incident management for critical database issues.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, with at least 3 years in Azure environments.
• Strong knowledge of Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs and Elastic pool configurations.
• Strong performance tuning skills: indexing, execution plans, wait statistics, etc.
• Azure Synapse analytics and Azure data factory knowledge also required.
• Experience with performance tuning, high-availability configurations, and disaster recovery.
• Proficiency in T-SQL, PowerShell, and scripting for automation and task orchestration.
• Familiarity with Azure tools: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Automation, and Azure Security Center.
• Experience with multi-tenant Saas products.
• Microsoft certification is a plus (e.g., Azure Database Administrator Associate).
• Experience in supporting Entity Framework (EF/Core) in .NET applications is a plus.

At our core, Trintechers stand committed to fostering a culture rooted in our core values – Humble, Empowered, Reliable, and Open. Together, these values guide our actions, define our identity, and inspire us to continuously strive for excellence in everything we do.Should you require (or need) accommodations throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please provide your requirements to recruiting@trintech.com and we will work with you to accommodate your needs.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Expected salary

Location

Oslo

Job date

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:09:29 GMT

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