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# Database Administrator - Azure

- **Company:** Prominent Technology
- **Location:** Berkeley Heights, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Databases, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Software, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Virtual Machines, System Availability, Database Migration, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2f7a726e-69b9-4339-ae1b-b43ecc616710

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
 * 5+ years of Database Administration experience within Microsoft technology environments.
 * Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases.
 * Experience supporting Azure SQL in multi-region environments.
 * 2+ years of experience with:
 + Database migrations and modernization projects
 + Azure SQL upgrades and implementations
 + Performance tuning within Azure SQL Managed Instance and Azure SQL environments
 * Experience documenting database architectures and processes using Microsoft Visio.
 * Experience with routine maintenance, backup and recovery, database failover, and disaster recovery processes.

## Description

Prominent is seeking a Database Administrator for a 6-month Contract-to-Hire opportunity. This role will support and optimize enterprise SQL Server and Azure database environments, including database migrations, modernization initiatives, high availability, disaster recovery, performance tuning, and production support.

Candidates located within commuting distance of Greenwood Village, Colorado; Berkeley Heights, New Jersey; or Omaha, Nebraska who are able to work fully onsite will be given preference.

 * No visa sponsorship is available for this opportunity.
 * C2C or 1099 arrangements are not available for this opportunity.
 * Candidates MUST be employed on Prominent's payroll as a W2 employee.

Azure Database Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and supporting mission-critical SQL Server and Azure database environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Azure SQL technologies, database migrations, high availability solutions, disaster recovery planning, performance tuning, and operational support in enterprise environments.

This position offers the opportunity to work with Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure SQL Database, SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines, and modern cloud database platforms supporting large-scale business applications.


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