Senior Technical Expert, Microsoft SQL Server (On-Prem & Cloud)

As a successful family-owned company on a path to global growth, the Brose Group offers challenging responsibilities and exciting career opportunities to performance-driven, skilled specialists with solid professional knowledge and proven career expertise who wish to contribute to our company’s success.

Your tasks

• Responsibility for the architecture, design, and further development of our complex MS SQL Server landscape
• Design and implementation of highly available, scalable, and high-performance database architecture
• Implementation and configuration of MSSQL services based on defined architectural standards
• Operation of MSSQL databases on-premises or in the cloud. Execution and organization of patch cycles, in-depth problem diagnosis, performance analysis, health monitoring, and configuration recommendations
• License management for Microsoft SQL Server
  oAnalysis, planning, and optimization of SQL Server licenses
  oEnsuring license compliance (compliance)
  oAdvising business units and management on licensing models (Core, CAL, Enterprise scenarios)
• Ensuring database performance by identifying and resolving issues in production and application development; calculating optimal parameter values; evaluating, integrating, and installing new releases; performing maintenance tasks; responding to user inquiries
• Handling incidents, service requests, issues, and requirements for all database types based on the ITIL standard
• A high level of customer understanding and communication skills, coupled with a strong commitment to quality, is required to improve customer satisfaction with the database service
• Creative thinking in the implementation of service improvements (automation, reduction of incidents, etc.)
• Providing round-the-clock support (on-call duty)
• Guidance, documentation, and training (knowledge transfer) for team members

Your Profile

• Several years of professional experience (at least 8 years) and in-depth expertise in MSSQL databases
• Very in-depth knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (Enterprise features, Always-on, replication, SSIS/SSRS)
• In-depth understanding of performance optimization, locking, transactions, and query optimization
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure SQL, Managed Instances)
• Solid knowledge of scripting (PowerShell, …)
• Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills
• Good written and spoken English skills

Brose offers a high-tech work environment and a wide range of benefits. Along with competitive performance-based compensation and health insurance, our employees also benefit from attractive social and family-oriented programs throughout our North American locations*. Our benefits packages include comprehensive medical and insurance. Brose also provides educational assistance and a variety of community outreach, family, and sporting events. Flexible working hours and a collaborative work environment give our employees the freedom to balance work and personal life. Brose believes in investing in people. We offer a wide range of development programs with great opportunity for individual growth through training, international or regional assignments and tailored career paths. Our objective is to provide our employees the tools necessary to live a balanced life, experience a rewarding work environment and contribute to our surrounding communities.

*Benefits package may vary slightly per location