Senior Azure Cloud DBA Engineer

Closes on 24/11/2026Brussels
Remuneration: 3.700 - 4.700 EUR/mo gross ·Freelance also possible

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Job description

We are looking for a Senior DBA Engineer to help industrialise a cloud database platform. The mission combines the expansion of Azure SQL Database services with the introduction of Cosmos DB, automation and governance. You will work across the database lifecycle, bringing engineering practices to operational platforms.

Your role

  • Design, deploy, secure and operate database services, including private connectivity, backup, high availability and disaster recovery.
  • Develop Cosmos DB environments and governance, including modelling standards, performance and cost optimisation.
  • Build reusable modules, and automation for database deployments.
  • Industrialise data refresh, masking and anonymisation for non-production environments while preserving data integrity.
  • Analyse performance, troubleshoot production issues, review security and plan capacity for and SQL services.
  • Work with architects, engineers, development and security teams. Share knowledge and coach junior DBAs.
  • Balance engineering and build activities, approximately 65% of the role, with operational support and coaching, approximately 35%, depending on project needs.

You have

  • A .
  • At least five years of senior database engineering experience.
  • Experience as a DBA.
  • Proven experience in database engineering.
  • Experience with Cosmos DB, including modelling, performance and governance.
  • Experience with Azure SQL Database.
  • Experience designing and deploying Azure database solutions with .
  • Experience deploying Azure database solutions through .
  • Experience in performance .
  • Knowledge of performance engineering.
  • Knowledge of .
  • Knowledge of database security.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Azure.
  • Knowledge of Azure Landing Zones.
  • Knowledge of Private Endpoints.
  • Knowledge of Private DNS.
  • Knowledge of network security.
  • Knowledge of .
  • Knowledge of managed identities.
  • Knowledge of Azure Key Vault.
  • Knowledge of high availability.
  • Knowledge of disaster recovery.
  • Knowledge of backup and recovery.
  • Knowledge of .
  • Knowledge of Git.
  • Knowledge of .
  • Knowledge of .
  • Knowledge of Azure Monitor.
  • Knowledge of Log Analytics.
  • Knowledge of Query Store.
  • Knowledge of Extended Events.
  • Knowledge of root cause analysis.
  • Knowledge of .
  • Knowledge of database architecture.
  • Knowledge of .
  • Knowledge of security governance.
  • Knowledge of operational governance.
  • at B2 level.

A plus

  • or at B2 level.
  • Experience in highly regulated environments.
  • Experience building database governance frameworks.
  • Experience with cloud transformation programmes.
  • Experience designing reusable platform capabilities.
  • Knowledge of SQL Managed Instance.
  • Knowledge of Azure Functions.
  • Knowledge of Logic Apps.
  • Knowledge of Azure Batch.
  • Knowledge of Container Apps.
  • Knowledge of .
  • Knowledge of AppDynamics.
  • Knowledge of SQL Sentry.
  • Knowledge of Redgate Toolbelt.
  • Knowledge of Redgate Monitor.
  • Knowledge of Erwin Data Modeler.
  • Knowledge of ER360.
  • Knowledge of Azure Purview.
  • Knowledge of .
  • Knowledge of .
  • A strong analytical mindset.

Working at Neurho

Founded in 1998, Neurho is a Belgian IT and business consultancy. For more than 25 years, we have been helping banks, insurers, energy companies and public institutions in Belgium and Luxembourg with their transformation projects. At Neurho, you work on varied and challenging assignments, where your expertise is recognised and your growth encouraged. On top of your salary, you enjoy many extra-legal benefits, designed to suit your role, your needs and your personal wishes.

Neurho is committed to equal opportunity and welcomes every application, regardless of age, origin, nationality, gender, social background, beliefs or disability.