Senior SQL Server Database Architect / Tech Lead – Brussels (Centre)
We are hiring for our client.
Our client is looking for a highly experienced SQL Server Architect/Tech Lead with a strong engineering background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to guide a team on complex database topics. A Master’s degree and strong technical English are required.
Key Responsibilities (Summary)
* Provide senior technical guidance to System and Developer DBAs and act as the final Tier-3 escalation point.
* Lead the creation and evolution of technical governance frameworks (performance, security, standards).
* Contribute to cloud transformation, including Azure SQL DB, SQL Managed Instance, and MongoDB adoption.
* Support major strategic projects, including the migration of 1,000 databases from SQL 2019 to SQL 2025.
* Participate in building automation solutions (DevOps, PowerShell, Terraform).
* Design solutions (HLD/LLD) for capabilities such as HA/DR, backup, data refresh, and synchronization between OLTP and OLAP systems.
* Collaborate with architects to ensure alignment with internal standards and support handover to operations.
Required Profile
Soft Skills
* Strong communicator capable of simplifying complex concepts.
* Experienced technical leader with mentoring abilities.
* Structured, analytical, and effective in decision-making.
Technical Skills
* 7–10 years of SQL Server expertise in critical OLTP environments.
* Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and T-SQL.
* Hands-on experience with Azure SQL, SQL Managed Instance, and NoSQL (MongoDB).
* Performance troubleshooting and optimization at instance and OS level.
* Experience in solution design and writing technical standards.
Nice to Have
* Large-scale SQL migration project experience.
* PowerShell, DevOps, and automation skills.
* Relevant certifications (Azure, SQL Server, ITIL, TOGAF).
* Experience with SSIS, monitoring tools (SQL Sentry, Redgate), and data modeling tools (Erwin).