Description

You will manage and optimize SQL Server environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability for production systems.

This role is on-site.

Responsibilities

• Administer SQL Server 2016/2019/2022, including T-SQL, SSMS, Agent Jobs, and Maintenance Plans.
• Design and maintain disaster recovery strategies using Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, and Log Shipping.
• Perform performance tuning by resolving deadlocks, blocking, and slow queries using Extended Events and DMVs.
• Support CI/CD pipelines for SQL deployments using Azure DevOps or GitLab with version control via Git.
• Maintain backend SQL databases for legacy SharePoint environments and support .NET application data access patterns.

Required Skills

• 13+ years of relevant experience with a minimum of 10 years as a SQL Server DBA in production.
• Deep proficiency in SQL Server architecture, backup/restore strategies, and recovery models.
• Experience with database monitoring tools such as Redgate, SolarWinds DPA, or Sentry One.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and infrastructure tasks.
• Knowledge of ITSM/ITIL change control practices and operational runbook maintenance.
• Ability to work independently on mission-critical programs and oversee staff efforts.
• Familiarity with ASP.NET and Entity Framework for application-level SQL optimization.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud-based solutions like Azure SQL or AWS RDS.
• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Database Administrator Associate.

Key Skills

Education

Any Gradute