Junior Database Administrator (SQL)

About this role

Alongside is a Portuguese company that partners with international organizations to build and scale exceptional tech teams. We are looking for a Junior Database Administrator (SQL) to join a leading company in the banking sector. This is a great opportunity for an early-career developer who wants to build their expertise in Microsoft technologies while working on enterprise-scale applications.

Responsibilities: - Support the administration, maintenance, and monitoring of SQL databases. - Assist in managing and maintaining database environments, including Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle. - Help monitor database performance and identify opportunities for optimization. - Support the implementation and maintenance of backup and recovery processes. - Assist in database replication and high-availability configurations. - Contribute to the maintenance and optimization of data warehouses. - Support the creation and maintenance of reports using Power BI. - Collaborate with senior database administrators to troubleshoot database issues and ensure system availability. - Assist with database migrations, upgrades, and routine maintenance activities. - Work closely with development and infrastructure teams to ensure database reliability, security, and performance. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (mandatory). 1–2 years of experience in Database Administration or Database Support. Basic knowledge of relational database management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle. Familiarity with database backup and recovery concepts. Basic understanding of database performance monitoring and optimization. Exposure to replication, clustering, or high-availability concepts is a plus. Familiarity with Azure and MongoDB is considered an advantage. Basic knowledge of data warehouse concepts. Experience or familiarity with Power BI for reporting is a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Eagerness to learn and develop within database administration. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. Benefits

Long-term opportunity within the banking sector. Professional and collaborative work environment. Office-based role in Porto (5 days per week). Opportunity to develop your technical skills while working on impactful projects. Salary range: 18k – 25k per year