SQL DBA
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Job description
Database Administration & Operations
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Manage SQL Server databases across development, test, production, and DR environments.
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Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server instances following established standards and documentation.
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Administer and support PostgreSQL environments; exposure to additional RDBMS platforms is a plus.
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Perform and validate database backups, restores, disaster recovery tests, and capacity/performance monitoring.
Performance, Troubleshooting & High Availability
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Troubleshoot SQL Server issues including performance, blocking, connectivity, integrity, and HA configuration issues.
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Support Always-On Availability Groups, failover clustering, Distributed Availability Groups, and related HA/DR technologies.
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Work with Infrastructure and Application teams to ensure database reliability, security, performance, and recoverability.
Automation & Scripting
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Develop and maintain automation using TSQL, PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or similar technologies.
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Create and maintain administrative scripts for maintenance, monitoring, and operational workflows.
Cloud & DevOps Support
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Support database deployments across Azure and AWS environments.
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Participate in DevOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, and database automation initiatives.
Operational Support & Collaboration
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Work within a ticketing system to manage incidents, service requests, and change requests.
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Provide realtime support for deployments, production issues, and urgent operational tasks.
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Contribute to database standards, architecture discussions, and continuous improvement opportunities.
Requirements
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5+ years of handson experience as a SQL Server DBA.
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Strong expertise with SQL Server 2016 2022; SQL Server 2025 experience is a plus.
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Direct handson experience managing PostgreSQL or MongoDB within production environments.
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Experience with Azure and AWS database services and cloud administration.
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Proficiency with HA technologies including Always-On AGs and Distributed Availability Groups.
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Experience with SQL Server in virtualized ecosystems (VMware); Zerto familiarity is a plus.
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Strong scripting skills: TSQL, PowerShell; exposure to Python/Ansible preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience working in SOXcompliant or regulated environments.
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DevOps or automationfocused background.
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Experience supporting enterprise applications with hightransaction workloads.
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Knowledge of monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Idera, Dynatrace, Grafana, etc.).
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Experience with other opensource database platforms beyond PostgreSQL or MongoDB
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Experience with specialized cloud databases such as Snowflake is preferred.
Soft Skills
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to explain complex technical issues to technical and nontechnical audiences.
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Collaborative, customerfocused mindset with strong problemsolving abilities.
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