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# SQL DATABASE ENGINEER

- **Company:** THERON & COMPANY LLC
- **Location:** Miramar, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Database, Databases, Linux, Distributed Data Store, PostgreSQL, Uptime, Microsoft SQL Server, Network Connections, Windows Shell, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Scripting, Sybase, Database Performance, Containerization, Apache Flink, Performance Monitor, Apache Kafka, Multiplatform, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a2fab695-1fd0-4371-ba27-3f6ad6f5c6ea

## About the Role

* 5+ years - DBA experience with MS SQL Server, including SQL Server internals, proactive performance monitoring, and query/index tuning.
 * Able to identify emerging performance issues before they impact production.
 * SQL scripting, stored procedures, and triggers.
 * Linux and Windows shell scripting and crontab jobs for monitoring resource usage.
 * Deploying and maintaining containerized applications.
 * On-premises-to-Cloud data flows.
 * SSIS deployment.
 * Network connectivity across multi-platform environments.
 * Production support background in a 24x7 environment.
 * Works independently with limited supervision.
 * Manages multiple assignments simultaneously.
 * Collaborates well across disciplines and technical skill levels.
 * Explains complex technical concepts clearly, verbally and in writing.
 * Communicates tactfully with department heads, managers, coworkers, and vendors.

BONUS

 * Sybase experience.
 * DBA experience with distributed databases; PostgreSQL and/or CockroachDB is a strong plus.
 * Flink/Kafka data pipeline experience.
 * Kingswaysoft experience.
 * Related Certifications.

## Description

Our client is seeking a senior-level Enterprise Database Engineer with deep MS SQL Server expertise to design, manage, and modernize the organization's database architecture. This role owns database performance, uptime, security, and governance, while bringing modern, distributed database and pipeline skills as a plus.


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