Sportsbook - Database Administrator

Malta Island
Permanent
Full-time

22 days ago

As a Database Administrator within our Sportsbook Technology team, you will play a critical role in maintaining the databases that power our core systems. You will work closely with developers, operations, and other technical teams to ensure high performance, availability, and reliability across all environments. A deep understanding of our data models and a strong passion for performance and stability are essential for success in this role. The WowMuch like a rollercoaster, life at Betsson Group is fast-paced, full of twists and turns, and always exciting. With more than 2,800 colleagues representing over 75 nationalities across a global network of offices - including 1,500 at our operational headquarters in Malta - every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow. It may not be for the faint-hearted, but if you thrive on innovation, enjoy pushing boundaries and want to be part of a diverse, international team, then you’ll fit right in at Betsson. A taster of what you will be involved with: Database Administration

Own and support SQL Server environments (prod & non‑prod)
Troubleshoot performance, availability, and data integrity issues
Ensure HA/DR with backups, clustering, and replication
Automate routine DBA tasks to improve reliability
Install, patch, upgrade, and migrate SQL Server (on‑prem & cloud)
Use AWS services for hosting, backup, and monitoring where needed

Database Development

Build and optimize stored procedures and database objects
Tune T‑SQL queries and manage indexing for performance
Partner with engineers on scalable database designs
Support database releases and CI/CD pipelines
Design data models for high‑traffic, high‑volume systems

Tech Support & Operations

Join an on‑call rotation
Help investigate incidents and drive long‑term fixes

Documentation & Tools

Maintain clear documentation and runbooks
Use SQL Server monitoring and diagnostic tools
Apply HA and DR best practices across systems

What we are looking for

Extensive hands‑on experience with Microsoft SQL Server versions 2017–2022.
Strong proficiency in T‑SQL development and performance tuning.
Ability to communicate effectively with developers and stakeholders, providing clear guidance on database best practices and optimization opportunities.
Experience performing SQL Server migrations in hybrid environments (on‑prem ↔ cloud).
Experience with AWS Cloud services relevant to database infrastructure (e.g., EC2, RDS, S3, IAM).
Experience in using automation frameworks or scripting (PowerShell, Python, SQL Agent, DevOps pipelines) to optimize daily tasks.
Passion for learning, staying ahead of new SQL Server features, and driving improvements in performance and stability across systems.

What we offer

Monthly Allowance for Lunch
Private & Life Plan Insurance for you and your family
Team Building Budget
Annual Wellness Allowance
Corporate Travel Insurance
Events and initiatives both Local (Quarterly Meetings) and Global
Professional Development Programs & Internal Career Opportunities
Milestone Birthday

Much like riding a rollercoaster, sometimes life at Betsson can be lightning fast with twists and turns but always FUN! Then again, what else would you expect from a business 75% millennial and 1900 strong, spread across 7 offices! We recognise it may not be for the faint-hearted, but if you’re a go-getter, initiator and always striving to push the boundaries and challenge yourself, then you’ll fit right in.We offer numerous challenges where your skills will be put to good use! We encourage innovation, independence and celebrate success where you will be part of multi-cultural and diverse company, with people from all over the world.Challenge accepted?By submitting your application, you understand that your personal data will be processed as set out in our

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