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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SQL DBA - **Company:** Certitude Business solutions llc - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Database, Databases, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Failover Clustering, Monitoring of Systems, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Open Source Technology, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Transact-SQL, Alwayson, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Snowflake, Grafana, SolarWinds (Software), Performance Monitor, Dynatrace, Vmware - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c3468e17-e684-4ad4-8e93-f9ac6a7519ca ## About the Role * 5+ years of handson experience as a SQL Server DBA. * Strong expertise with SQL Server 2016 2022; SQL Server 2025 experience is a plus. * Direct handson experience managing PostgreSQL or MongoDB within production environments. * Experience with Azure and AWS database services and cloud administration. * Proficiency with HA technologies including Always-On AGs and Distributed Availability Groups. * Experience with SQL Server in virtualized ecosystems (VMware); Zerto familiarity is a plus. * Strong scripting skills: TSQL, PowerShell; exposure to Python/Ansible preferred. Preferred Qualifications * Experience working in SOXcompliant or regulated environments. * DevOps or automationfocused background. * Experience supporting enterprise applications with hightransaction workloads. * Knowledge of monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Idera, Dynatrace, Grafana, etc.). * Experience with other opensource database platforms beyond PostgreSQL or MongoDB * Experience with specialized cloud databases such as Snowflake is preferred. Soft Skills * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to explain complex technical issues to technical and nontechnical audiences. * Collaborative, customerfocused mindset with strong problemsolving abilities. ## Description Database Administration & Operations * Manage SQL Server databases across development, test, production, and DR environments. * Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server instances following established standards and documentation. * Administer and support PostgreSQL environments; exposure to additional RDBMS platforms is a plus. * Perform and validate database backups, restores, disaster recovery tests, and capacity/performance monitoring. Performance, Troubleshooting & High Availability * Troubleshoot SQL Server issues including performance, blocking, connectivity, integrity, and HA configuration issues. * Support Always-On Availability Groups, failover clustering, Distributed Availability Groups, and related HA/DR technologies. * Work with Infrastructure and Application teams to ensure database reliability, security, performance, and recoverability. Automation & Scripting * Develop and maintain automation using TSQL, PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or similar technologies. * Create and maintain administrative scripts for maintenance, monitoring, and operational workflows. Cloud & DevOps Support * Support database deployments across Azure and AWS environments. * Participate in DevOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, and database automation initiatives. 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