MSSQL Server Database Administrator

Job Title

MSSQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)

*** CVs MUST BE IN ENGLISH***

LOCATION: BOGOTA

About Your Business Area/Department:

Working for an online travel agency or an airline may seem challenging but consider the scale behind systems powering 150+ airlines, hundreds of websites, airports, and thousands of hotels. At peak times, Amadeus handles over 17,000 transactions per second (1+ billion daily) with an average response time under 0.3 seconds.

The Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) team delivers a secure, self-service, and cost-effective platform for SQL Server, MariaDB, and Oracle. We manage the full database lifecycle—from automation and security to operations—in a critical, highly available environment. To ensure this, the team operates 24x7 in a "follow-the-sun" model with members in Bogotá and the USA.

Summary of the role:

The Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) Database Administrator will assist the database operations team in the implementation, configuration, security, maintenance, and performance tuning/monitoring of the Amadeus database tier as assigned.

The focus of this role is to ensure the availability and performance of existing and future enterprise applications, through the use of MSSQL database technology.

You will partner closely with cross-functional teams that include Development, Product and Architecture, to ensure delivery of our applications at the highest level of quality and performance.

In this role you'll:

• Plan, document, allocate, install, and configure database servers (with appropriate patch level and within current security standards), with a strong emphasis on high availability, fault tolerance and disaster recovery – including multi-site high-availability as required.
• Plan, create, implement, monitor, and maintain backup solutions via automation, as well as perform backup / restore validation tasks.
• Design, build, maintain database monitoring solutions for 100's of databases, several of which are in the multiple terabyte range across data platforms.
• Manage databases through phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from development to critical Production systems.
• Manage and create standards, procedures, and policies for governing database environments.
• Provide escalation support, troubleshooting and resolution assistance, as well as performance tuning for the platform and operational database teams.

About the ideal candidate:

• 5+ years managing Microsoft SQL Server database technologies, such as MSSQL 2016 – 2022, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)/Azure Data Factory (ADF), and other Azure related database technologies in a critical, highly available enterprise operation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in abstract situations.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex database engine performance or technical issues.
• Ability to plan and execute tasks related to maintenance, upgrades, failovers and other database system sustaining activities, as required.
• Proficiency in scripting languages and / or automation techniques.
• Demonstratable knowledge on database tuning tools.
• Knowledge of OS (Windows) and storage technologies.
• Understanding of capacity management concepts and techniques.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (e.g. SCRUM, Kanban, SAFe).
• Experience working with Azure or other cloud providers is a plus.
• Experience working with another datastore technology such as MySQL / MariaDB, Oracle (19c onwards), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Couchbase is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Spanish required

What we can offer you:

• Get rewarded with competitive remuneration, individual and company annual bonus, vacation and holiday paid time off, health insurances and other competitive benefits.
• Work hybrid from our Bogota office.
• Professional development to broaden your knowledge and enhance your skills with on-line learning hubs packed with technical and soft skills training that allow you to develop and grow.
• Enter a diverse and inclusive workplace, join one of the world's top travel technology companies and take on a role that impacts millions of travelers around the globe.

A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.

Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.

A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.

A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.

A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.

A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.

Application process:

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Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.