Database & Microsoft Server Expert (m/f/d)

LEONI is a global provider of products, solutions, and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. With around 87,000 employees in 21 countries and EUR 5 billion in sales in 2024, we are a leading supplier of complex wiring systems and customer‑specific cable harnesses.

We believe that meaningful connections drive innovation and success. At LEONI, you will join a diverse, international, and collaborative team shaping the future of mobility, from autonomous driving to alternative drives and smart charging solutions.

Since mid‑2025, we have been part of the Luxshare Group, one of the world’s leading solution providers for consumer electronics, communications and data centers, automotive, and medical industries, based in China. Join us and help shape the future of connectivity together.

Join our team as a Database & Microsoft Server Expert and take ownership of complex SQL Server environments and Microsoft Server infrastructures. You will work with modern technologies, drive performance improvements, and help shape our global server architecture.

Your tasks:

• Manage, install, and configure SQL Server instances (on-premises and Azure SQL).
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery (Always On, backup and restore strategies).
• Analyze and optimize queries, indexes, and database structures.
• Develop PowerShell scripts for backup, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Perform proactive monitoring using tools such as Azure Monitor, SQL Server Profiler, or Query Store.
• Monitor and improve system performance (I/O, CPU, memory) and diagnose and resolve performance issues and system crashes.
• Further develop our global Microsoft Server infrastructure, including defining upgrade processes, creating policies for Microsoft Servers, and automating server deployment.

Your skills:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (2016 or later; ideally Azure SQL).
• Familiarity with Azure Data Services (Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance).
• Experience with other databases such as Oracle or MySQL.
• Proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell; basic knowledge of C# or Python is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of performance optimization techniques, including query tuning and resource optimization.
• Ability to quickly identify and resolve complex problems and clearly explain technical concepts.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Server operating systems; strong knowledge of server hardening, Group Policies, and automation (PowerShell, Terraform, scripting).

• Performance bonus;
• Easter, Summer holiday and Christmas bonus;
• Private medical insurance;
• Meal tickets;
• Trainings, workshops and other learning opportunities;
• Bookster membership.
• Days off calculated according to the total years of employment & extra days off for specials events;
• Work from home policy.

The ideal candidate will be willing to travel internationally when necessary, collaborate globally with support teams, show a willingness to learn, and have a positive and flexible attitude.

People of all genders are always meant equally; for linguistic simplification and better readability, only the masculine form is used in the text.
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