Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

strong focus on Microsoft SQL Server. This position is ideal for a hands-on DBA who enjoys diagnosing inefficiencies, improving application performance, and guiding development teams in building high-performing database solutions. While performance is the primary focus, the role includes the full spectrum of database administration duties such as maintenance, monitoring, backup, recovery, and security management. In addition to this candidate is expected to have a strong understanding of ETL/Datawarehousing concepts. This role would also focus on monitoring and debugging Production grade ETL pipelines., Analyze, tune, and optimize database performance for mission-critical SQL Server environments. Perform deep analysis of slow-running queries, indexes, and workloads using advanced performance monitoring tools. Partner with developers to improve SQL code efficiency, optimize schema design, and ensure scalable architecture. Implement, maintain, and support database monitoring tools for proactive detection and resolution of performance issues.Administer and support SQL Server databases, including user access, backups, patching, and replication. Provide performance reviews and configurations for Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL systems as needed. Develop and maintain documentation for performance standards, baselines, and tuning methodologies. Participate in capacity planning, workload forecasting, and resource utilization reviews.Ensure high availability and disaster recovery strategies are performance-optimized and cost-effective. Manage multiple concurrent projects and tune databases supporting several enterprise products. Monitor and support data pipelines built in Airflow and dbt. Work on AWS to implement monitoring and error handling on ETL/ELT tools such as Glue and DMS.Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, multi-database environment.

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• Parental leave
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• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

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