Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

About the role

Epicor is looking for an experienced SQL Server DBA / Developer Sr to join its team in Bratislava. The role keeps the database infrastructure performing, reliable and scalable, while driving automation and operational efficiency. It is a full-time, permanent hybrid position: three days in the office, two days from home, with one weekend on-call shift per month.

Key responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain relational database environments following industry best practices and organisational standards.
• Tune databases, index and optimise queries, and manage backup and recovery to protect data integrity and availability.
• Enforce security controls such as access management, encryption and auditing.
• Prioritise automated solutions over manual ones as a mandatory practice.
• Work with development, DevOps and infrastructure teams to build scalable, high-performance database solutions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve issues, support deployments and provide production support including incident response and root cause analysis.
• Drive automation with PowerShell, T-SQL or other standard tools, and ensure compliance with data governance and security policies.

Required profile

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA and/or developer in enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of SQL Server architecture, internals and high availability solutions such as AlwaysOn Availability Groups, clustering and replication.
• Preferred: ability to use automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform or Python, exposure to major cloud platforms (preferably Microsoft Azure), and familiarity with monitoring tools like Datadog or SolarWinds.

Required skills

• Advanced T-SQL, including complex queries, performance tuning and indexing.
• PowerShell scripting for automation and monitoring.
• SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Integration Services (SSIS) is a plus.

What we offer

• Starting annual gross base salary of 32,000 EUR, with the final offer depending on skills and experience.
• Health and wellness benefits, free LinkedIn Learning licenses and a mentoring program.
• Internal mobility with 25% of positions filled internally, and support for international relocation and permanent residency.