DBA MS SQL / Data Base Administrator MS SQL at Social Discovery Group

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is the 3rd largest social discovery company in the world, uniting 60+ brands with 500 million users. We solve the problems of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection by transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. Our portfolio includes online communication platforms focusing on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming - Dating.com, DateMyAge, Cupid Media, Dil Mil, Kiseki, and others.

SDG invests in IT startups around the world. Our investments include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, Clubhouse, Woebot, Flure, Astry, Coursera, Academia.edu, and many others.

We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of 1200 professionals and digital nomads works all over the world.

Our teams of digital nomads work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Poland, Latvia, Serbia, Spain, Portugal, UAE, Israel, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and many other locations.

In August 2024, we achieved Great Place to Work US Certification™! This achievement reflects our core belief that a truly exceptional workplace is built on trust, pride, and camaraderie—not just great perks.

We are looking for a Database Administrator (MS SQL).

Your main tasks will be:

• Create and maintain advanced T-SQL scripts on MS SQL 2008–2019, review SQL code, analyze execution plans (e.g., for stored procedures executed millions of times daily), and resolve performance bottlenecks.

• Optimize database performance (queries, indexes, locks, disk usage, memory, etc.) using monitoring tools and address performance issues promptly, including remotely.

• Maintain and support AlwaysOn availability groups.

• Assist analysts and ML engineers in accessing and extracting data.

• Optimize SQL Server administration: data integrity checks, backup/restore strategies, security audits, etc.

• Operate and maintain high-load databases (tens of terabytes).

• Monitor SQL Server performance and proactively prevent issues.

We expect from you:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with MS SQL Server 2008–2019.

• Deep understanding of Microsoft SQL Server internals and architecture.

• Excellent knowledge of T-SQL and experience in developing scripts, stored procedures, user-defined functions, and triggers; strong grasp of distributed transactions and relational DBMS principles.

• Proficiency in SQL query and procedure optimization.

• Ability to understand and work with legacy SQL code.

• Strong problem-solving skills in identifying logical errors in database structure and code.

• A degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

What do we offer:

• REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full time;
• Vacation 28 calendar days per year;
• 7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;
• Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;
• Full payment for professional training, international conferences and meetings;
• Corporate discount for English lessons;
• ​Health benefits. According to the paychecks, if you are not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will compensate you with up to $ 1,000 gross per year per employee. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);
• ​Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;
• Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for time off, merch, team building activities, massage certificates, etc.

Sounds good? Join us now!