Sr. SQL Server Performance Engineer/ DBA

We are seeking a hands-on Senior SQL Server Performance Engineer / DBA with a strong focus on performance optimization (70%) and database administration (30%).

This is a performance-focused role, not a traditional DBA position. The ideal candidate can independently diagnose and resolve complex SQL Server performance issues, optimize T-SQL queries, and work directly with application developers to improve application performance., * Diagnose and resolve SQL Server performance issues, including slow queries, blocking, deadlocks, and resource bottlenecks.

• Optimize complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, execution plans, and indexing strategies.
• Use Query Store, Extended Events, DMVs, and SSMS to investigate and resolve performance issues.
• Collaborate with application developers to troubleshoot application slowdowns and SQL-related issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term performance improvements.
• Support SQL Server production environments, including maintenance, deployments, backups, recovery, and scheduled weekend support.

Performance Engineering, Microsoft SQL Server, Database Administration, Performance Engineering, Microsoft SQL Server, Database Administration, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Identify Issues, Microsoft Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Software Development, * 7+ years of hands-on SQL Server experience, with significant focus on performance engineering and optimization.

• Advanced T-SQL development, query optimization, stored procedure tuning, and execution plan analysis.
• Proven experience independently diagnosing and resolving complex SQL Server performance issues.
• Strong understanding of SQL Server internals, including locking, blocking, deadlocks, memory, and I/O.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server performance diagnostic tools.
• Experience troubleshooting database-related application issues alongside development teams.
• Solid production SQL Server DBA experience., * SQL Server Always On, high availability, and disaster recovery.
• PowerShell scripting and database automation.
• Azure SQL or AWS RDS for SQL Server.
• Experience with high-volume transactional systems and CI/CD pipelines.