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# SQL Server DBA

- **Company:** Pinnacle Partners
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States
- **Salary:** $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3b2abb6fa411c572

## About the Role

* Mid-Sr level SQL Server DBA experience
 * Exposure to both on-prem and cloud SQL Server databases
 * Experience with SQL tasks like triggers, functions, stored procedures, and schemas
 * Ability to evaluate existing SQL data structures to make improvements

PREFERRED SKILLS:

 * Bachelor's degree
 * AI experience to find ways to expedite tasks

## Description

Pinnacle Partners is assisting our client in their search for an SQL Server DBA to join their team in the Indianapolis, IN area. This person will evaluate and improve the company's current environment and existing database structure., * Evaluate uses and instances of SQL Server to determine if they are structured in the best and most efficient ways, and make necessary changes to improve

 * Evaluate schemas, stored procedures, triggers, and functions in the environment to find improvements
 * Assess features being used within the SQL Server platform, and identify capabilities that bring value that are not currently being used
 * Work with both on-prem and Azure cloud instances of SQL databases
 * Perform operational DBA tasks including upgrades, general maintenance, and ensuring logins are secure


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