Senior SQL Database Administrator

About the role

The Senior SQL Database Administrator is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining SQL Server databases, optimizing performance, and supporting production deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain SQL Server databases, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and queries.
• Optimize database performance, query execution, and scalability.
• Maintain database health and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Manage backup, recovery, indexing, patching, and database security.
• Support production deployments and troubleshoot application/database incidents.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement database solutions based on business requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation for database configurations and processes.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Support database migration and modernization initiatives, including cloud platforms.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in Agile/DevOps environments.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Expertise in complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and performance tuning.
• Experience with SQL Server Administration, including: Backup & Recovery, Monitoring, Indexing, Security Management.
• Strong understanding of database design and normalization.
• Experience troubleshooting production database issues.
• Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration concepts.
• Familiarity with source control and deployment processes.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, and Azure DevOps.
• Exposure to cloud migration and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with Power BI or reporting tools.
• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Must-Have Skills

• Microsoft SQL Server
• SQL Performance Tuning
• Database Administration (DBA)
• Backup & Recovery
• Query Optimization
• Production Support
• Database Security
• ETL Concepts

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Plan
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company match
• Life Insurance
• Vacation Time, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave