881 Sql Database jobs in the United States

**Req ID:** RQ
**Type of Requisition:** Regular
**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** Top Secret/SCI
**Public Trust/Other Required:** None
**Job Family:** IT Infrastructure and Operations
**Skills:**
Databasing,SQL Databases,System Requirements
**Experience:**
5 + years of related experience
**US Citizenship Required:**
Yes
**Job Description:**
Please take this opportunity to join one of GDIT's fastest long-standing growing programs! US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoD intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team.
**Responsibilities**
+ Designs and defines architectures for future-state IT capabilities and services.
+ Work with stakeholders to facilitate alignment of business strategies, operational processes, and IT strategies related to future-state architecture changes.
+ Leverage enterprise methodologies and patterns.
+ Operate and sustain database servers.
+ Troubleshoot clusters/farms of database servers.
+ Identifying and documenting architectural requirements supporting future Enterprise needs, including goals, approach, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and desired end state for each milestone.
+ Apply and maintain STIGs along with overall security posture of database and other servers in the Enterprise.
+ Responsible for developing high level system design diagrams.
+ Evaluates analytically and systematically problems with workflows, organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective actions.
+ Develop and implement testing strategies to verify/validate requirements.
+ Implement and troubleshoot high availability database infrastructures.
+ Participates in special projects as required.
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's Degree (may substitute additional years of experience)
+ 5+ years of relevant experience of which at least 3 of years of that directly related to SQL Server administration.
+ Must hold a current US Top Secret/SCI Clearance.
+ Must have current DoD 8570 compliance with IAT level II access upon hire.
+ Experience with Windows Servers Operating Systems.
+ Experience with all or some SQL Server versions 2014/2016/2017/2019.
+ Additional specific certifications may be required.
+ May be required to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Experience with AlwaysOn, high availability, and failover clustering highly desired.
+ Experience authoring and maintaining PowerShell scripts highly desired.
+ A demonstrated strong working knowledge of Microsoft and Virtual infrastructure technologies.
+ SQL Server or other database certifications.
+ Understanding of Agile, ITIL, DevOps practices.
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The likely salary range for this position is $91,800 - $124,200. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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Description
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and optimize our Azure-hosted SQL environment supporting the Jenzabar ERP system. This position plays a key role in ensuring data integrity, performance, and seamless integration between the ERP and multiple third-party applications used across various departments, including Admissions, Financial Assistance, Business, and IT. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in SQL, SSRS reporting, and user permission management, with the ability to automate administrative tasks and support occasional server-related issues.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Administer and maintain SQL databases hosted in Azure, ensuring availability, performance, and security.
+ Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions to support ERP integrations and reporting needs.
+ Manage and troubleshoot user permissions, access controls, and data security within SQL and related applications.
+ Build and maintain PowerShell automation scripts to streamline database management, data transfers, and system monitoring processes.
+ Design, develop, and maintain SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) reports for multiple departments across the organization.
+ Collaborate with Jenzabar and internal stakeholders to support data exchange processes between the ERP and third-party systems.
+ Support and troubleshoot data integration workflows, manual data transfers, and automated data synchronization tasks.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
+ 5+ years of experience as a SQL Database Administrator or SQL Data Analyst.
+ Strong proficiency in T-SQL development and query optimization.
+ Advanced experience with SSRS for enterprise reporting and analytics.
+ Proven ability to manage and troubleshoot user permissions within SQL environments.
+ Hands-on experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and administrative efficiency.
+ Familiarity with Azure SQL database management and related cloud services.
+ Experience working with Jenzabar ERP or similar higher education ERP systems preferred.
+ Experience with data integration across multiple third-party applications.
+ Exposure to Tableau or other BI/reporting platforms is a plus.
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**Overview**
In today's rapidly evolving technology landscape, an organization's data has never been a more important aspect in achieving mission and business goals. Our data exploitation experts work with our clients to support their mission and business goals by creating and executing a comprehensive data strategy using the best technology and techniques, given the challenge.
At **Steampunk** , our goal is to build and execute a data strategy for our clients to coordinate data collection and generation, to align the organization and its data assets in support of the mission, and ultimately to realize mission goals with the strongest effectiveness possible.
For our clients, data is a strategic asset. They are looking to become a facts-based, data-driven, customer-focused organization. To help realize this goal, they are leveraging visual analytics platforms to analyze, visualize, and share information. At Steampunk you will design and develop solutions to high-impact, complex data problems, working with the best and data practitioners around. Our data exploitation approach is tightly integrated with Human-Centered Design and DevSecOps.
**Contributions**
We are looking for a seasoned **Data Administrator** to work with our team and our clients to architect and develop data models, data warehouses, lakes, and lakehouses, data governance, services, and pipelines. We are looking for a more than just a "Database Administrator", we are looking for a technologist with excellent communication and customer service skills and a passion for data and problem solving. Responsibilities include:
+ Lead and architect migration of data environments with performance and reliability
+ Experience in crafting database / data warehouse solutions in cloud (Preferably AWS. Alternatively Azure, GCP.)
+ Helping build the structure and design of the database
+ Implementing security measures for the data
+ Controlling access to the database
+ Building different environments for development, testing, and production
+ Merging and migrating data when necessary
+ Updating and patching systems to maintain compliance
+ Designing and implementing data backups
+ Restoring lost data
+ Continually monitoring database systems
+ Key must have skill sets - database management
+ Support an Agile software development lifecycle
+ You will contribute to the growth of our Data Exploitation Practice!
**Qualifications**
**Required** :
+ Ability to hold a position of public trust with the US government.
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline.
+ 8+ years of total experience.
+ 5+ years of experience in database administration, information technology, database architecture, or a related field.
+ Demonstrated hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA in a production environment.
+ Strong knowledge of SQL Server internals, indexing, query optimization, and performance testing.
+ Experience implementing and supporting SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, clustering, replication, and log shipping.
+ Hands-on experience with SQL Server monitoring tools
+ Demonstrated on-the-job experience with large-scale data migration.
+ Demonstrated on-the-job experience designing storage and retrieval solutions for both structured and unstructured data, in support of data science pipelines.
+ Strong command of SQL tools.
+ Advanced knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards.
+ Understanding of relational and dimensional data modeling.
+ PowerShell and Unix shell scripting skills.
+ Impeccable attention to detail.
+ Demonstrated experience working with SQL and relational databases, query development and optimization (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases, such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and others.
+ Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases.
+ Familiarity with cloud technology, using AWS or Azure. Knowledge of managed service offerings (e.g. AWS EC2, EMR, RDS, Redshift) and demonstrated experience delivering in a cloud environment.
+ Demonstrated on-the-job experience supporting the development of related data artifacts:
+ Data Dictionary
+ Entity Relationship Diagrams
+ Data Flow Diagram
+ Data Quality Plan
+ Data Management Plan
+ Data Asset Catalog
+ Experience working in a DevSecOps environment, utilizing CI/CD best practices.
+ Demonstrated on-the-job experience developing specifications for modern large-scale data repositories including development of specifications for cloud-based database solutions.
+ Demonstrated experience collaborating with staff, IT customers, and other technical and non-technical staff and contractors at all levels.
+ Demonstrated experience working in an agile environment and leading agile projects.
**Preferred** :
+ Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
**About** **steampunk**
Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $115,000 to $135,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk's total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.
**Identity Statement**
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Steampunk is a **Change Agent** in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our **Human-Centered delivery methodology** , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an **employee owned company** , we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers - and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit .
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**Job Location** _US-VA-McLean_
**Posted Date** _4 months ago_ _(6/24/2025 3:54 PM)_
**_Job ID_** _6522_
**_Clearance Requirement_** _Public Trust_

**Overview**
SQL DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (RDTE):
Bowhead seeks a highly skilled SQL Database Administrator in Dahlgren, VA. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining Postgres and Oracle databases, as well as applying DISA STIGs to ensure compliance with regulations. The candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team and be able to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner.
**Responsibilities**
Essential functions will include:
+ Design, implement, and maintain Oracle and Postgres databases.
+ Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries and PL/SQL programs on Oracle database and Postgres.
+ Apply DISA STIGs to ensure compliance with regulations.
+ Monitor database performance and ensure availability.
+ Troubleshoot and resolve database issues.
+ Optimize database performance.
+ Develop and maintain database backup and recovery procedures.
+ Ensure database security and compliance with regulations.
+ Collaborate with developers to design and implement database solutions.
**Qualifications**
+ High School Diploma or Bachelors degree and three (3+) or more years of experience in SQL database administration.
+ Design, code, and maintain PL/SQL stored procedures, packages, functions, and triggers.
+ Collaborate with application developers to create optimized applications.
+ Three (3) years of experience in Oracle PL/SQL development.
+ Strong understanding of database architecture and data modeling.
+ Experience with performance tuning and database optimization techniques.
+ Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
+ Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
+ Effective communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
+ Design, implement, and maintain Oracle and Postgres databases.
+ Apply DISA STIGs to ensure compliance with regulations.
+ Monitor database performance and ensure availability.
+ Troubleshoot and resolve database issues.
+ Optimize database performance.
+ Develop and maintain database backup and recovery procedures.
+ Ensure database security and compliance with regulations.
+ Collaborate with developers to design and implement database solutions.
+ Excellent knowledge of Postgres, and Oracle databases.
+ Experience applying DISA STIGs to SQL databases.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
+ DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) II compliant.
+ Excellent communication skills.
Desired Experience:
+ Knowledge of Git and specifically GitLab
+ Firm grasp of SQL best practices in both PostgreSQL and Oracle.
+ Surface level knowledge of Redis and other NoSQL DBs
Physical Demands:
+ Must be able to lift up to 10-20 pounds
+ Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
+ Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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**Category** _Information Technology_
**Location : Location** _US-VA-Dahlgren_
**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain** _Secret_
**Minimum Clearance Required** _Secret_
**Travel Requirement** _N/A_

SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) – Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled SQL Server DBA to join our IT Systems team at MediSys Health Network. This role is critical to maintaining the performance, security, and reliability of our SQL Server environments, including standalone SQL servers. clustered SQL servers, AOG (AlwayOn Availability) Groups and SQL servers deployed in cloud (ASW). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with SQL backups via enterprise backup systems like Commvault, integration with monitoring platforms such as ManageEngine OpManager or Red Gate, and a strong understanding of SQL Server architecture in healthcare and enterprise settings.

Position Summary

This is a full-time hybrid position. For the first 3 months, you are required to work 5 days on-site. Afterwards, you will work 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Database Administration: Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances (including clustered environments and AOG) based on best practices and other requirements.
• Backup & Recovery: Manage transaction log backups, routine backup and recovery requests and coordinate with Commvault backup systems. Troubleshoot backup errors and ensure data integrity.
• Monitoring & Performance: Integrate SQL Server with tools like ManageEngine OpManager/AppManager or Red Gate. Monitor performance metrics and optimize queries.
• Security & Compliance: Participate in privileged access reviews and ensure compliance with internal security procedures.
• Collaboration: Work closely with IT managers, system engineers, and application support teams to ensure seamless database operations across departments.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain documentation for database configurations, backup schedules, and access controls. Provide reports for audits and system reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency with SQL Server 2016/2019, SSMS, and SQL clustering.
• Experience with Commvault or similar backup solutions.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like ManageEngine OpManager.
• Strong understanding of Active Directory, Windows Server, and network protocols.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve performance and connectivity issues.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in healthcare IT environments.
• Knowledge of ServiceDesk Plus and integration with SQL backends.
• Familiarity with scripting (PowerShell, T-SQL).
• Related Certifications such as MCSA, MCSE, or equivalent.

SQL Database Administrator

Location: Hybrid in Boise, ID (3 days onsite)

Position Type: Contract

Required skills:
*7+ years of SQL Server DBA experience in enterprise environments
*Proven experience upgrading SQL Server 2017 to 2022 on virtualized infrastructure
*Expertise in clustering, high availability, and DR strategies using VMs
*Strong understanding of Hyper-V or VMware environments

Job Description

We are looking for a SQL Database Administrator to support a critical upgrade project from SQL Server 2017 to 2022.

What You'll Do

• Lead the upgrade of SQL Server 2017 to 2022 in a complex, on-prem VM-based environment
• Maintain and troubleshoot Always On Availability Groups and Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC)
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to manage VM configurations, storage, and networking
• Support both production and disaster recovery (DR) environments
• Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and backup/restore operations
• Create and maintain detailed documentation and procedures
• Provide on-call support as needed
• Provide direction as needed for other DBA contractors on work required to be performed
• Provide knowledge transfer to internal teams

What You'll Need

Required:

• 7+ years of SQL Server DBA experience in enterprise environments
• Proven experience upgrading SQL Server 2017 to 2022 on virtualized infrastructure
• Expertise in clustering, high availability, and DR strategies using VMs
• Strong understanding of Hyper-V or VMware environments
• Proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting
• Experience managing SQL Server on Windows Server in an on-premises data center
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience with SQL Server components such as SSRS, SSIS, and Analysis Services

Preferred:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent
• Familiarity with VM backup and snapshot strategies
• Experience with monitoring tools like Redgate®, SolarWinds®, or Sentry One®
• Knowledge of hybrid DR strategies involving off-site or co-located data centers
• Knowledge of current Microsoft SQL Server licensing
• Experience in using and configuring 3rd party tools such as Redgate® monitoring tools
• Understanding of Active Directory configuration requirements, including:
• Cluster Name Object (CNO) requirements for pre staged SQL Computer Objects
• Delegation of rights to service accounts for dynamic object creation within specific OUs
• Understanding of DNS configuration requirements to support dynamic updates for SQL Server listeners and CNOs in high availability scenarios
  Note: While the contractor will not directly manage AD or DNS, they will work closely with the Server Support team to facilitate necessary changes and ensure proper configuration.

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases across development, testing, and production environments.

• Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies for optimization.

• Manage database backups, restores, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions (Always On, Clustering, Replication, Log Shipping).

• Implement and maintain database security, including roles, permissions, and encryption.

• Perform capacity planning, space management, and database upgrades/patches.

• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, including performance bottlenecks, query optimization, and deadlocks.

• Support developers with query tuning, indexing strategies, and schema design.

• Ensure compliance with data governance and auditing standards.

• Create and maintain detailed documentation for database procedures and configurations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience (7+ years) as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments.

• Strong expertise in SQL Server (2016/2019/2022).

• Solid understanding of T-SQL, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and indexing.

• Experience with database monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., SQL Profiler, DPA, Redgate, SolarWinds).

• Hands-on experience with HA/DR technologies (Always On, Mirroring, Clustering).

• Familiarity with cloud database services (Azure SQL, AWS RDS for SQL Server) is a plus.

• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Nice to Have

• Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, Ansible).

• Exposure to NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra) is an advantage.

• Knowledge of DevOps/CI-CD pipelines for database deployments.

SQL Database Administrator

Location: Trenton, NJ (Hybrid)

Position Type: Contract

Interview: In Person Interview

Short Description:

looking for a Mid-Level SQL Server Migration DBA to support planning, execution, and validation of database migrations with practical experience in SQL Server administration/migration tools across multiple versions and hybrid platforms.

Complete Description:

looking for a mid-level SQL Server DBA consultant with experience in SQL Server database administration, clustering, always on availability groups, server management, backup & restore of SQL Server databases with focus on database migration spanning multiple SQL Server versions, multiple state agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the assessment and documentation of existing SQL Server environments.
• Support database migration efforts including backup/restore, scripting, data transfers, and validation.
• Perform routine health checks and troubleshooting during and after migrations.
• Collaborate with senior DBAs, infrastructure, and application teams.
• Execute test migrations and contribute to performance tuning and optimization.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and minimal application impact throughout the process
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and security compliance throughout the migration process.
• Maintain documentation and support incident resolution post-migration.
• Hands-on experience in SQL Server administration and support (versions 2012 through latest) Required 3-5 years
• Familiarity with SQL Server migration processes and tools (e.g., Data Migration Assistant, backup/restore, always on, or log shipping). Required 3-5 years
• Proficiency in T-SQL and scripting for automation Required 3-5 years
• Working knowledge of SQL Server features like jobs, indexes, users/roles, and performance plans. Required 3-5 years
• Experience supporting on-premises and/or hybrid environments Required 3+ years
• Strong understanding of SQL Server tools: SSMS, SSIS, SSRS, and SQL Profiler. Required 3+ years
• Hands-on experience with database migration tools and techniques (e.g., Data Migration Assistant, Backup/Restore, Log Shipping, Always On, etc.) Required 3+ years
• Experience with cloud-based migration (e.g., Azure SQL, AWS RDS for SQL Server) Nice to have 3+ years
• Troubleshooting and performance tuning skills. Desired 3+years

Desired Skills:

• Good communication and documentation capabilities.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team-oriented setting.
• Ability to follow directions while also taking initiative when needed.

Job Title: Senior SQL Server Database Administrator – Performance Tuning Specialist

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Schedule: 37.5-hour work week, 9–3 core hours, occasional on-call rotation

Type: Contract to hire

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SQL Server DBA with deep expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting. This is a demanding and high-impact role within a large enterprise environment where database performance and reliability are mission-critical. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA and the ability to lead tuning efforts, re-write SQL queries, resolve blocking/memory issues, and mentor other team members.

This role offers the opportunity to work across SQL Server, MySQL, Azure, BigQuery, and PostgreSQL, with the flexibility to expand skills into other platforms. Candidates with both development and DBA backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the performance tuning expert across enterprise SQL Server environments.
• Analyze and optimize SQL queries, indexes, and database configurations to improve application responsiveness.
• Troubleshoot performance issues including blocking, deadlocks, and memory utilization.
• Provide guidance and hands-on support to development teams for performance tuning and query re-writes.
• Monitor and analyze database performance using tools such as Idera, Query Store, Profiler, or other comparable solutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation, best practices, and training materials to upskill other DBAs and developers.
• Support production environments, ensuring availability, scalability, and reliability of mission-critical databases.
• Participate in on-call rotation for production support.
• Automate administrative tasks through scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) or third-party tools.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application development, and offshore DBA teams (10+ DBAs globally).
• Contribute to capacity planning, system upgrades, and future-proofing of database environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Proven expertise in SQL performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of database architecture, indexing strategies, query execution plans, and transaction processing.
• Hands-on experience with Idera Performance tools (or similar).
• Experience with installation, upgrades, backup/recovery, and high availability (Always On, clustering, etc.).
• Ability to lead and mentor other DBAs in performance tuning techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to MySQL, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, and BigQuery.
• Experience with automation via Python, PowerShell, or similar scripting tools.
• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator or other industry certifications.
• Background in development and DBA roles, offering a hybrid perspective.
• Experience in high-transaction industries (e.g., finance, ecommerce, telecom).

Why Join?

• Opportunity to step into a leadership path as the team transitions.
• Be the go-to performance tuning expert in a high-profile enterprise environment.
• Work with modern technologies across SQL Server, cloud platforms, and big data tools.
• Collaborate with a strong DBA team, including offshore resources supporting global operations.