Azure SQL Database Engineer, Dublin

At AIB, our values guide how we work and how we support each other. We’re looking for someone who puts Customer First, takes initiative and Owns the Outcome, and is always looking for ways to Eliminate Complexity. You’ll treat colleagues and customers with fairness and Show Respect, and you’ll thrive in a culture built on collaboration where we Be One Team to deliver meaningful impact.

Role Title: Azure SQL Database Engineer, Dublin

Location/Office Policy: Central Park, Leopardstown, Dublin, Office Centric

• Can you provide deep Azure SQL Database technical expertise? This includes:
•    Taking ownership of complex projects and problem resolution for our Azure SQL Database estate.
• Performance analysis and tuning and supporting Application Development through-out project change lifecycle.

What is the Role:

This Azure SQL DBA role sits within the Database team in the Technology Platforms and Architecture function

The role involves providing technical leadership for Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance services supporting critical business applications.

The purpose of the role is to design, operate and continuously improve secure, highly available and high‑performing Azure SQL platforms.

Key accountabilities:

• Lead the end‑to‑end design and deployment of Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance environments, taking full ownership of solution architecture and delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to define and deliver scalable, resilient and secure Azure SQL solutions
• Drive the design and implementation of monitoring and observability capabilities (e.g. Azure Monitor, Log Analytics), including performance management and health‑check procedures.
• Design and govern automated backup (PITR/LTR) and Disaster Recovery strategies to meet resilience and recovery objectives.
• Take accountability for database security posture, including access controls (RBAC/PIM), security assessments and alignment with Technical Assurance security standards and controls.
• Lead performance optimisation across Azure SQL platforms by driving query, index and workload tuning, and resolving complex performance bottlenecks.
• Drive automation across database delivery and operations, including scripting and controlled change execution using automation tools (e.g. Liquibase).
• Provide technical leadership during database incidents and service requests, ensuring timely resolution, effective escalation and strong stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee and actively participate in the 24x7 support model, acting as an escalation point and accountable owner for incident response and service stability.

What you Will Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
• 8 to 10 years’ experience in Azure SQL Database (DB, MI) Database Engineering and MS SQL Server
• Expert level of Azure SQL Performance Tuning capability
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for Database deployments
• Excellent collaboration skills and a willingness to train/coach other team members

The following certifications are desirable though not essential:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.

Why Work for AIB :

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.

Some of our benefits include;

• Market leading Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Variable Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family leave options
• Two volunteer days per year

Please click here for further information about AIB’s PACT – Our Commitment to You.

Key Capabilities

• Deep technical expertise in Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance and SQL Server, including architecture, performance tuning, security and high‑availability design.
• Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills, with the ability to lead major incidents and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership and accountability, applying expert knowledge
• Effective people and knowledge leadership skills, with a focus on coaching, mentoring and developing team capability across cloud and database operations.

If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role, Sarah Lyons, at careers@aib.ie  for a conversation.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie

Disclaimer: 

Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.  

Application deadline: Monday 6th July 2026