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# Technical Lead SQL Server DBA

- **Company:** DSI, LLC
- **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cloudera Impala, Cluster Analysis, Databases, Database Servers, Disaster Recovery, Apache Hadoop, Hadoop Distributed File System, Apache Hive, Local Security Policy, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Cloudera, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, Sqoop, SQL Server Analysis Services, Alwayson, Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Apache Flume, Guidewire, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us10648d6ee251b57f1451c2d422926365/eaa

## About the Role

Requirements: 4+ years working with and coding in Apache Hadoop, preferably with Cloudera's distribution Hadoop ecosystem (Hive, Impala, Flume, Sqoop, Hadoop APi, HDFS) Basic Ha…

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## Description

* Installations, configuration and security settings for SQL Server 2005, 2008 and 2008R2 ,2012 stand-alone servers.
 * Upgrading/Migration the databases to SQL Server 2005 to 2008/2008R2/2012
 * Experience of Clustering, Replication, Logshipping & Mirroring. Experience with backups, restores and recovery models. Ensure all database servers are backed up in a way that meets the business's Recovery Point Objectives (RPO).
 * Knowledge on SSRS, SSAS, SSIS configurations.
 * Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security. Responsible for planning and organizing database, Database creation, performance tuning, restoration, patch installation etc
 * Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end. Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes. Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement.
 * Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server
 * Experience in AlwaysOn.
 * Creation and maintenance of database in cloud.
 * MSSQL certification.
 * Knowledge on ITIL process.
 * Good Communication skill.
 * Good team coordination (Onsite / Offshore) - 24 x 7 support experience.
 * Good to have Experience in other DB technologies.
 * Preferred to have Guidewire, The Senior Software Developer plays a critical role in the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise applications, supporting both new development and legacy systems. This…
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