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# SQL Server Platform Engineer

- **Company:** Propertyvalue Lighthouse Technology Services
- **Location:** Buffalo, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $156,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Configuration Management, Databases, Database Design, Database Development, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Operational Databases, Ansible, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2e91337f-0b60-4611-885e-461e245f7ee4

## About the Role

* This is a senior level role and requires senior-level experience with Microsoft SQL Server engineering and administration across enterprise environments
 * Strong proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools, specifically Ansible and Terraform for database deployment and configuration management
 * Demonstrated experience engineering and managing databases in Microsoft Azure, including Azure SQL Database and related platform services
 * Proven ability to design, implement, and optimize complex database solutions for both on-premises and cloud environments
 * Experience leading multiple concurrent projects of varying complexity, including large-scale system enhancements, migrations, and conversions
 * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate business requirements into technical database solutions
 * Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to serve as trusted advisor to technical and business stakeholders

## Description

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their SQL Server Platform Engineer position! This is a 12-18 month contract opportunity and will be hybrid 3 to 4 days on site in Buffalo, NY or Wilmington, DE.

This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.

What You'll Be Doing:

 * Architect and engineer enterprise-level SQL Server solutions across on-premises and cloud environments, serving as subject matter expert for complex database platform initiatives
 * Deploy and manage SQL Server databases in Microsoft Azure using infrastructure-as-code tools including Ansible and Terraform
 * Provide strategic direction and expert consultation to internal application owners on database design, optimization, and future-state architecture aligned with enterprise goals
 * Lead analysis and implementation of complex database enhancements, migrations, and modernization projects from requirements through production deployment
 * Design and recommend optimal database architectures based on business requirements, performance needs, and cloud-first strategies
 * Mentor and develop less experienced database engineers, providing technical guidance and knowledge transfer on best practices
 * Manage vendor relationships and represent the organization at executive advisory boards and industry conferences
 * Troubleshoot and resolve complex production database issues while ensuring minimal business impact and maintaining high availability
 * Oversee business continuity, disaster recovery, and audit compliance processes for database platforms
 * Collaborate with Architecture, Application Development teams, and Technology leadership to evaluate new database technologies and establish platform standards


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