SQL Developer / Application DBA

• Work closely with development teams to ensure database changes are deployed efficiently and safely.

• Contribute to the modernization of database operations within a DevOps-focused environment.

• Play a critical role in maintaining the performance, stability, and scalability of our application platforms.

WHY JOIN US?

• Work with a collaborative and highly skilled DevOps team.

• Influence deployment and migration strategies across the organization.

• Exposure to modern automation, cloud, and database technologies.

• Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

• Flexible working environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement., We are looking for a SQL Developer / Application DBA to join our DevOps team and play a key role in supporting application deployments, database migrations, and platform reliability. This position bridges the gap between development, database administration, and operations, helping ensure smooth releases and scalable database performance across our environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong SQL Server expertise, experience managing application databases, and a passion for automation and continuous improvement.

The role will be based in Orlando, FL and is an in-office position.

JOB SCOPE:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases supporting business-critical applications.

• Design and implement stored procedures, functions, views, and complex SQL queries.

• Support application deployment activities, including database schema changes and release validation.

• Plan and execute database migration projects between environments and platforms.

• Collaborate with developers and DevOps engineers to build reliable deployment and rollback processes.

• Automate database deployment, maintenance, and monitoring tasks where possible.

• Monitor database performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization.

• Troubleshoot database-related issues impacting application performance and availability.

• Manage database backups, restores, disaster recovery, and high-availability configurations.

• Ensure database security, compliance, and data integrity standards are maintained.

• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis activities.

• Maintain documentation for deployment procedures, migration plans, and database architecture.

• 3+ years of experience as a SQL Developer, Application DBA, or Database Administrator.

• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL development.

• Proven experience supporting application deployments and database release management.

• Experience planning and executing database migrations and upgrades.

• Knowledge of database performance tuning and query optimization.

• Familiarity with source control systems such as Git.

• Understanding of CI/CD principles and DevOps methodologies.

• Experience with database backup, recovery, and maintenance strategies.

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with database deployment tools such as Redgate, Flyway, Liquibase, or SSDT.

• PowerShell, Python, or scripting experience for automation.

• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD platforms.

• Experience supporting containerized applications and Kubernetes environments.

• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools.

The duties described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. If necessary, reasonable accommodation may be requested and will be evaluated for its relationship to the essential functions that must be performed.

• Job will generally be performed in an office environment but may require travel to visit company offices and/or property locations.
• While performing duties of this job, would occasionally require to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects and tools.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.

• If you’re passionate about SQL development, database administration, and helping teams deliver software reliably through modern DevOps practices, we’d love to hear from you.

A background check and drug/substance screening are required after a conditional offer. Employment will proceed only upon receiving clear results from both.

ThreatLocker also conducts randomized drug and substance testing approximately every 60 days, in line with the same screening standards.

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