Part-Time SQL Server DBA / Database Engineer

IDR, Inc.
Brentwood, United States of America
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 83K

Job location

Remote
Brentwood, United States of America

Tech stack

Azure
Databases
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Microsoft SQL Server
Performance Tuning
SQL Server Agent
Indexer
Database Migration
Data Analytics

Job description

  • Stand up new Microsoft SQL Server environments within Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) to support a newly independent technology landscape
  • Lead database migration/copy activities across non-production and production environments, partnering with application teams during cutovers
  • Rebuild and operationalize SQL Agent jobs, maintenance plans, and monitoring to ensure stability from day one
  • Drive performance tuning, indexing strategy, and early optimization to prevent downstream reliability and scalability issues
  • Collaborate with a lean internal IT team and provide clear status updates, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders

Requirements

Do you have experience in System tuning?, * 4+ years of hands-on experience administering and engineering Microsoft SQL Server in production environments

  • Demonstrated experience deploying and supporting SQL Server on Azure IaaS (VM-based), including configuration, storage, and operational considerations
  • Proven database migration experience, including planning, execution, validation, and dependency awareness (e.g., jobs, logins, backups)
  • Strong performance tuning and indexing optimization skills using data-driven troubleshooting approaches
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to self-manage in a lean, high-visibility environment

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, * Competitive compensation package
  • Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
  • Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

  • 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.

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About the company

IDR is seeking a part-time SQL Server DBA / Database Engineer to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Brentwood, Tennessee. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, senior-level DBA/Database Engineer who communicates clearly, thrives in fast-moving transition environments, and can own delivery end-to-end.

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