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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior DBA Engineer - Fuze Care Services - **Company:** Fuze - **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,600.0 - $157,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Audit Trail, Databases, Computer Terminals, Data Infrastructure, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Database Engines, Transact-SQL, Datadog, System Availability, Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Cloud Optimization, Database Monitoring, Cloudwatch, Terraform - **Published:** May 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=48941e4f1b5e1f8f ## About the Role Do you have experience in T-SQL?, * 8+ years of experience in database administration * Deep expertise with Microsoft SQL Server (2016+) performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery * Experience with AWS RDS (SQL Server) setup, migration, monitoring, Multi-AZ * Experience with database migration projects (on-premises or EC2 to RDS) * Strong understanding of backup/restore strategies, point-in-time recovery, cross-region replication * Experience with monitoring tools (Datadog, CloudWatch, SQL Server DMVs) * Proficiency in T-SQL, stored procedures, and query optimization * Experience working in regulated environments (HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC2) Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with AWS Backup, AWS DMS (Database Migration Service) * Experience with Terraform for database infrastructure management * Experience with other database engines (PostgreSQL, Aurora) for future modernization * Experience with Windows Server administration * AWS certifications (Database Specialty, Solutions Architect) * Experience mentoring junior DBAs or application developers on database best practices Physical requirements for this role include the ability to work at a computer terminal with monitor, keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time, stoop, bend, and reach for equipment and supplies, make frequent repetitive motions required to operate a computer that include the wrists, hands and fingers, and lift, carry, push, pull, and move light objects up to 20 pounds. The role also requires the ability to effectively communicate through verbal interactions, discern auditory information, and visually perceive details to perform essential job functions. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and similar applicable state laws, it is Fuze Health's policy to provide reasonable accommodation to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. This position requires occasional travel therefore you must be able to sit for extended periods of time on airplanes and/or in vehicles, lift and carry luggage independently, navigate long distances through airports and other travel locations independently, and adjust to different time zones and climates., Employment Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. ## Description * Lead the planning and execution of the migration from self-managed SQL Server on EC2 to AWS RDS (SQL Server) * Drive database cost optimization: right-sizing instances, evaluating Reserved Instances, storage tiering, and eliminating unnecessary licensing costs * Upskill and mentor the existing Hospice SQL DBA team on AWS database operations, RDS management, and cloud best practices * Establish cloud-native database monitoring, alerting, and performance baselines using Datadog and CloudWatch * Design and implement automated backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes using AWS Backup * Perform query optimization, index management, and capacity planning * Collaborate with the DevOps team on infrastructure automation (Terraform for RDS) * Ensure HITRUST E1 compliance for all database systems (encryption, access controls, audit logging) * Support the Hospice application team with database-related development needs * Evaluate future database modernization opportunities (PostgreSQL, Aurora) for the 2027 roadmap ## Related Videos - [Database Magic behind 40 Million operations/s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/748-database-magic-behind-40-million-operations-s) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Debugging in the Dark](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1658-debugging-in-the-dark) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Best Job Boards for Remote Work for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/290-best-job-boards-for-remote-work-for-developers)