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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Database Administrator - **Company:** Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. - **Location:** Warren, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Backup Devices, Code Review, Databases, Data Presentation, Disaster Recovery, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, Release Management, SQL Databases, SQL Server Reporting Services, Transact-SQL, System Availability, Grafana, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Performance Monitor, Qlikview, Data Management, Tools for Reporting, Database Monitoring, Database Tools and Utilities - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1eb7baaaf7d8ea5f ## About the Role * Extensive experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments, including performance tuning and troubleshooting. * Strong hands-on experience with Always On Availability Groups in multi-site environments. * Experience implementing and managing backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies for mission-critical databases. * Proficiency with database automation and scripting (PowerShell, T-SQL). * Hands-on experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Qlik, and other data presentation or reporting tools is required. * Experience supporting and tuning reporting workloads for business intelligence and analytics use cases. * Experience with database monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Idera SQL DM, native SQL Server monitoring). * Solid understanding of SQL Server security best practices, including least-privilege access and auditing. * Experience planning and executing SQL Server upgrades, patching, and migrations with minimal downtime. * Knowledge of Python for automation, tooling, or data-related tasks is a plus. * Highly self-motivated with strong attention to detail. * Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in high-pressure environments. * Strong customer service orientation. * Excellent technical documentation and communication skills. ## Description * Administer, configure, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments, including performance tuning, capacity planning, backup, restore, and disaster recovery. * Design, implement, and maintain highly available and scalable database architectures using SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery technologies (e.g., Always On Availability Groups, multi-site deployments). * Lead database performance diagnostics and tuning efforts, including query optimization, indexing strategies, and workload analysis. * Partner with application and infrastructure teams on schema design, database standards, code reviews, and release planning. * Develop and enhance proactive monitoring and alerting solutions to identify performance, capacity, and availability risks before impact. * Automate routine database administration tasks using scripting and standardized operational processes (e.g., PowerShell, T-SQL). * Manage database lifecycle activities including upgrades, patching, and migrations. * Ensure database environments meet enterprise security, compliance, and governance requirements, including access controls and auditing. * Support and optimize reporting and analytics workloads to ensure data accuracy, performance, and availability for business users. * Maintain accurate technical documentation and continuously improve operational processes and runbooks. * Research and evaluate database tools, technologies, and best practices to improve reliability and performance. * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. * Participate in on-call rotations and provide off-hours support as required to maintain system availability. ## Related Videos - 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