Copenhagen, Denmark
About the JobAre you passionate about optimizing data platforms and ensuring seamless performance? Join our dynamic team in Copenhagen and play a key role in managing mission-critical database environments. We are a collaborative, solution-oriented team that thrives on innovation and efficiency.
As part of our Data Platforms team, you will work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and system administrators to ensure high availability, security, and performance across on-premise SQL Servers and Azure SQL Managed Instances. This is an on-site position in Copenhagen with minimal travel expectations.
Diagnose and resolve database-related issues, including performance bottlenecks and connectivity problems.
Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, and configuration adjustments.
Manage and maintain SQL Server (2019–2022) and Azure SQL Managed Instances for high availability and security.
Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to automate provisioning, deployments, and monitoring using CI/CD pipelines.
Implement security policies, access controls, and compliance measures.
Maintain comprehensive documentation for configurations and troubleshooting.
You are a proactive team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and bring a positive, solution-oriented mindset to every challenge.
Required competencies:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator with expertise in troubleshooting and performance tuning.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure PaaS services and SQL Server environments.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines.
Proficiency in SQL query optimization and scripting.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure) are a plus.
Nice-to-have skills:
Experience with PostgreSQL administration and performance tuning.
Knowledge of Azure Cosmos DB (especially with MongoDB API).
We get curious people invested in the world
When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on.
You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 15 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long-term success.
We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.
When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense.
At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!
How to apply :
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What We Do
At Saxo we believe that when you invest, you unlock a new curiosity for the world around you.
Discovering an intuitive desire within to actively learn, explore, and ask questions, you will engage with new companies, new communities, maybe even new countries. You could call this an appetite or passion for new knowledge and skills. We call it curiosity. Ultimately everything we do as a company is focused on getting curious people invested in the world by giving our clients more ways to make more of their money.
We began in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1992 with a clear vision: to make the global financial markets accessible for more people. In 1998, we launched one of the first online trading platforms in Europe, providing professional-grade tools and easy access to global financial markets for anyone who wanted to invest.
Today we are a well-capitalised Danish (EU) bank with top capital ratios and positive rating from S&P, trusted by over 1.2 million clients. As an international award-winning investment firm for investors and traders who are serious about investing, our clients enjoy regulated and reliable access to over 71,000 financial instruments on our industry-leading platforms. Keeping our headquarters in our beloved Denmark, we have expanded our reach to having more than 70 nationalities employed in offices in 14 countries.
We are proud of our Scandinavian heritage and we are committed to the values of trust, fairness, and security. We believe this gives our clients the confidence to be adventurous and curious.
Curiosity can lead you to places you never could have imagined. When you invest, you stimulate the mind, you see new perspectives, and you broaden your horizons. Personal transformation is inevitable as you develop a sincere interest and curiosity for not only the world, but also for others.
At Saxo our greatest hope is for everyone to become engaged, to feel empowered, and to Be Invested
