Senior SQL Database Administrator DBA (Brazil, Remote)

Senior SQL DBA at NPS Prism - Remote Brazil — Remote

This role is explicitly restricted to candidates physically located in Brazil — making it unsuitable for location-independent nomads who move across borders. If you hold a Brazilian address or are a Brazilian citizen based in the country, however, this is a fully remote position with no office requirement.

Timezone flexibility: The posting does not specify fixed working hours, which suggests some degree of async work may be possible. Brazil spans multiple time zones (BRT, AMT, BRST), but most business operations align with BRT (UTC-3), which overlaps well with US Eastern afternoons and European mornings — useful for international collaboration with NPS Prism's global client base.

Visa & residency considerations: Since you must be located in Brazil, this role does not accommodate hopping between countries. Non-Brazilian nationals considering relocating to Brazil should explore the Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) , introduced in 2022, which allows remote workers to live legally in Brazil for up to 1–2 years — a potential route if you want to base yourself there.

• São Paulo – Higher cost of living, strong tech community, coworking spaces abundant
• Florianópolis – Popular with remote workers, lower cost, beach lifestyle
• Recife/Porto Digital – Emerging tech hub, very affordable cost of living

No travel perks, equipment stipend, or coworking allowances are mentioned. This is a stable Brazil-based remote role rather than a nomad-friendly position.

Remote role based in Brazil (must be located in Brazil)

Please note: resumes must be submitted in English. Applications submitted with resumes in other languages will not be considered.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to manage our database infrastructure. The ideal candidate will ensure the security, integrity, and performance of our databases while implementing best practices for data management, backup, and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases to support business applications.
• Monitor database performance, implement tuning improvements, and optimize SQL queries.
• Develop and manage database security, ensuring data integrity and compliance with industry standards.
• Perform regular database backups, recovery testing, and disaster recovery planning.
• Automate database processes and implement monitoring tools for proactive issue resolution.
• Troubleshoot database-related issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Implement and maintain high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions.
• Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in database technologies and best practices.
• Participate in strategic planning for database infrastructure improvements and scalability.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience as an SQL Database Administrator.
• Expertise in SQL Server (2016/2019/2022) and Azure SQL.
• Strong proficiency in T-SQL, stored procedures, indexing, and query optimization.
• Knowledge of backup and recovery strategies, high availability solutions (Always On, Mirroring, Replication).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with cloud database services (Azure, AWS RDS) is preferred.
• Experience with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS is a plus.
• Experience with Databricks SQL Warehousing is a plus.
• Experience with DB Migration, especially from one cloud to another, is a plus.

Additional Information

Can I work from any country in this role? No. This position explicitly requires candidates to be physically located in Brazil. Applications from other countries will not be considered. Is a salary range provided for this Senior DBA position? No salary information is disclosed in the job posting. Candidates are encouraged to discuss compensation expectations directly with NPS Prism during the interview process. What database technologies are required for this role? The role requires expertise in SQL Server (2016/2019/2022), Azure SQL, and T‑SQL including stored procedures, indexing, and query optimization. Experience with Always On, Mirroring, and Replication for high availability is also required. Do I need to submit my resume in English? Yes. The job posting explicitly states that resumes must be submitted in English, and applications with resumes in other languages will not be considered. Is NPS Prism an independent company or part of Bain & Company? NPS Prism is 100% owned by Bain & Company, one of the world's top management consulting firms. It operates as a standalone SaaS product platform launched in 2019.