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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator - SQL Server / Azure SQL - **Company:** Momento USA LLC - **Location:** Madison, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Query Performance, Microsoft Access, Application Release Automation, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Cluster Analysis, Databases, Continuous Integration, Database Design, Database Security, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, PostgreSQL, Log Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, MySQL, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, Role-Based Access Control, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, Transact-SQL, Scripting, Azure Data Factory, System Availability, Database Optimization, Software Troubleshooting, Database Performance, Performance Monitor, Bicep, Data Management, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Terraform, Database Tools and Utilities - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c8c21b0e-a588-4360-b849-4adad7777bf1 ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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