Database Administrator - SQL Server / Azure SQL

Employment: Permanent / Contractor Database Administrator:

• Supporting the DASH space team.
• Strong expertise in SQL Server and Azure SQL Database administration, performance tuning, monitoring, backup/recovery, and operational support., We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, support, and optimize mission-critical broker platform databases hosted on Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL. The role is responsible for ensuring database availability, performance, security, scalability, and operational excellence across production and non-production environments. The ideal candidate will work closely with application, infrastructure, cloud, and support teams to maintain reliable database services that support business-critical broker and real estate operations., * Administer, monitor, and maintain SQL Server and Azure SQL Database environments.
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and recovery strategies are implemented and regularly tested.
• Monitor database performance and proactively identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and optimization opportunities.
• Perform database tuning, index optimization, query optimization, and performance troubleshooting.
• Manage database security, user access, encryption, auditing, and compliance requirements.
• Support database deployments, schema changes, patching, upgrades, and migration activities.
• Collaborate with application development teams to review database designs, stored procedures, and data models.
• Implement and manage Azure-native database services and automation capabilities.
• Investigate and resolve database incidents, production issues, and service disruptions within SLA timelines.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Support cloud modernization initiatives, including migration from on-premises SQL Server environments to Azure SQL.
• Participate in on-call support and operational readiness activities as required., * Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of broker platform databases that support critical business operations.
• Minimize downtime and business disruption through proactive monitoring, resilient architecture, and rapid issue resolution.
• Improve application responsiveness and user experience through continuous database optimization.
• Support cloud transformation and modernization initiatives by leveraging Azure SQL capabilities and automation.
• Enable scalable growth by designing and maintaining robust database solutions capable of supporting increasing transaction volumes.
• Serve as a trusted partner to engineering and business teams by delivering secure, stable, and high-performing data platforms.
• Drive operational excellence through automation, standardization, and continuous improvement of database management practices.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.

• Strong expertise in: o Microsoft SQL Server (2016/2019/2022) o Azure SQL Database o Azure SQL Managed Instance o SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) o T-SQL Development

• Experience with: o Backup and Recovery o Always On Availability Groups o Replication o Database Clustering o High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HADR)

• Strong database performance tuning and troubleshooting skills.

• Experience monitoring and optimizing: o Query performance o Execution plans o Indexes o Resource utilization

• Hands-on experience with Azure monitoring and database management tools.
• Knowledge of database security, encryption, role-based access control, and compliance best practices.
• Experience supporting large-scale, high-transaction production environments.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and incident-management skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities. Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience supporting Broker, Real Estate, MLS, Property Management, Mortgage, or Financial Services platforms.

• Azure certifications such as: o Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate o Azure Administrator Associate o Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• Experience with: o Azure Data Factory o Azure Storage o Azure Key Vault o Azure Monitor o Log Analytics

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep).
• Experience with PowerShell, Python, or database automation scripting.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and database release automation.
• Exposure to PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other cloud-native database technologies.