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Alongside

Junior Database Administrator (SQL)

Alongside
Portugal · Full-time · Entry

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

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Posted
Jul 04, 2026
Type
Full-time
Level
Entry
Location
Porto
Company
Alongside

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Categories

Engineering

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