SQL Customer Engineer

About the Job:
The company is a technology resource solutions provider to leading OEMs across the EMEA region. We are searching for a SQL Customer Engineer / Cloud Solution Architect to join our esteemed client. This role requires a SQL Server expert who can design, build, and architect SQL Server solutions from scratch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performance Optimization and Tuning Capabilities:
  • Partitioning data implementations
  • Metadata management and repository usage
• Database Schema Creation and Management:
  • HADR, backup and recovery, ensuring data integrity, high availability, and disaster recovery
• SQL Code Reviews:
  • Analyze query plans and T-SQL code, focusing on the Sargability of statements
• Data Management:
  • Data modeling and database design, indexing strategy, procedural skills
  • Data security, data encryption, auditing, and replication of data
• Technical Expertise:
  • SQL edition and version differences with discontinued features, upgrade processes, storage management techniques
  • Data engine capacity planning, general database management, and policy-based management
  • Basic licensing and support scenarios

Nice to Have:

• Windows Failover Clustering
• SQL Server Reporting Service
• SQL Server Integration Service
• SQL Server Analysis Service
• PowerShell

Minimum Requirements:

• Act as a key technical resource for the customer, focusing on delivering proactive services such as education workshops and expert guidance
• Join a team of industry experts and preview new technology
• Visit customers for training and to share expertise
• Build strong customer relationships and ensure project alignments
• Maintain accreditations and certifications, assisting in the development of best practices
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to develop strategic customer relationships and demonstrate trust

Language Requirements:
Strong technical writing and presentation skills necessary; ability to communicate effectively with customers.