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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator - **Company:** Randstad - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $149,760.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Backup Devices, Business Software, Databases, Database Schema, Database Security, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, Enterprise Software Applications, Database Performance, Indexer, Database Migration, Data Management, Database Backup - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6c9a3e9f-2be7-410f-a581-643862195dde ## About the Role Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration. Expertise in performance tuning, indexing, query optimization, and troubleshooting. Experience with database backup, recovery, replication, and high-availability technologies. Knowledge of database security, monitoring, and capacity planning. Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise applications. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work with cross-functional infrastructure, application, and business teams. Preferred Experience Database migration and modernization projects. Storage and infrastructure integration experience. Automation using PowerShell, T-SQL, or similar technologies., * Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration. * Expertise in performance tuning, indexing, query optimization, and troubleshooting. * Experience with database backup, recovery, replication, and high-availability technologies. * Knowledge of database security, monitoring, and capacity planning. * Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise applications. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. * Ability to work with cross-functional infrastructure, application, and business teams. Preferred Experience * Database migration and modernization projects. * Storage and infrastructure integration experience. * Automation using PowerShell, T-SQL, or similar technologies., database backups,backups,business applications,data-related,database backup,Database migration,database performance,database objects,database security,Database,database platforms,databases,enterprise applications,indexing,Microsoft SQL Server,performance tuning,query optimization,SQL queries,stored procedures,T-SQL,PowerShell,analytical,communication skills,troubleshoot,troubleshooting,problem-solving,administration,Automation,capacity planning,database operations,infrastructure,maintenance,metrics,disaster recovery testing,recovery testing,Investigate,security ## Description The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, performance, security, and availability of enterprise database platforms supporting critical business applications. The role works closely with application, infrastructure, and development teams to ensure reliable database operations, implement enhancements, troubleshoot production issues, and support strategic technology initiatives., Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases supporting enterprise applications.Monitor database performance, availability, capacity, and storage utilization.Perform database backups, restorations, disaster recovery testing, and maintenance activities.Troubleshoot database performance issues, blocking, deadlocks, and data-related incidents.Implement database upgrades, migrations, and patching activities.Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects., Typical Daily Activities Monitor and maintain production databases. Investigate and resolve incidents and performance alerts. Support application teams with database issues and deployments. Review database health metrics and capacity trends. Execute backups, recovery testing, and maintenance tasks., Typical Daily Activities * Monitor and maintain production databases. * Investigate and resolve incidents and performance alerts. * Support application teams with database issues and deployments. * Review database health metrics and capacity trends. * Execute backups, recovery testing, and maintenance tasks. ## Related Videos - [Database DevOps with Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/145-database-devops-with-containers) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Dynamic Entities in .NET: Building Low-Code Systems on Top of Entity Framework Core](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100218-dynamic-entities-in-net-building-low-code-systems-on-top-of-entity-framework-core) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Optimizing Discovery: PostgreSQL's Role in Transforming GetYourGuide's Search](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1647-optimizing-discovery-postgresql-s-role-in-transforming-getyourguide-s-search) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023)