Senior Database Administrator

Department: Development - Software Development

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Ireland

Description

Location - Dublin, Ireland. Remote first. Also available in the US & EMEA.

Why Confluence?

Over the past several years we have undergone a great deal of positive change and growth to become the company we are today. Our global footprint now spans multiple countries, giving our employees the opportunity to get exposure to other countries and cultures. And it stands to reason that none of this would have been possible without the hundreds of hard-working employees who work at Confluence.

More about the role & team

We’re looking for a mid-to-senior level SQL Server DBA to join our growing data team. This is a hands-on role focused on building and supporting a high-performance SQL Server environment that powers proprietary products across datacenters and AWS cloud infrastructure.

You’ll work closely with colleagues in the US and EMEA, supporting both development and production systems, optimizing performance, and contributing to scalable, automated solutions. If you're passionate about data, thrive in agile teams, and enjoy solving complex problems, we’d love to hear from you.

Provide development and production support for SQL Server environments
Write and optimize efficient T-SQL code and stored procedures
Design and tune large-scale databases, queries, and ETL processes
Support data processing, system analysis, and documentation
Collaborate with software engineering, QA, and infrastructure teams
Contribute to business intelligence and analytics solutions
Help automate database processes and improve system scalability
Work across cloud platforms, especially AWS

What skills and experience do I need to succeed?

3+ years of hands-on experience with SQL Server 2014 or higher
Strong knowledge of T-SQL and performance optimization
Experience managing and developing against large databases
Familiarity with database design, ETL, and diagnostic tools
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred) or willingness to learn
Experience with at least one scripting or programming language
Strong analytical, logical, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and integrate quickly into a small, agile team

Experience automating database processes or deployments
Experience building scalable solutions in cloud-native environments
Familiarity with analytical or BI tools

What do we offer?

Confluence offers generous benefit packages for team members. As a growing, global organization, we are always looking for ways to ensure that our employees can access benefits that matter to them and their families. This includes:

🕚 Generous Time Off packages including additional half days with each public holiday in your location.

🌎 Global Career Development opportunities

🎊 Social Events

💵 Referral Bonus scheme - Upto $3,000 per successful referral

🚀 Plus many more!

More about the Location

We offer flexible working options for all employees.

#LI-Remote

Values

We look for people who align with our 4 values.

Integrity

Face reality with honesty, courage and accountability

Imagination

Deal creatively with challenges and envision what the world could be

Discipline

Build good habits into reflexes which become a part of our life

Service

Committed to the success of others

If you would like to find out more about a Career at Confluence, please apply today.

Senior Database Administrator

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