Database Administrator (Microsoft SQL Server)
Core
Manage, maintain, optimize, and secure mission-critical SQL Server database environments across on-premises and cloud platforms to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability.
Role type
Senior IC Database Administrator (Microsoft SQL Server)
Builds
Production database systems, backup/recovery solutions, and automated deployment pipelines
Domain
Enterprise Data Management / Cloud Infrastructure
Required skills
Microsoft SQL Server administration, Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, Replication, Database Mirroring, T-SQL, Query tuning, Execution plan analysis, Index optimization, Backup and recovery strategies, Azure SQL, AWS RDS, PowerShell scripting, Windows Server administration
Preferred skills
Cloud Computing / Distributed Systems, Database migrations and consolidation, Monitoring tools (SSMS, SolarWinds, Azure Monitor)
Technologies
SQL Server 2016/2019/2022, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, AWS RDS, PowerShell, T-SQL, SSMS, SolarWinds DPA, Azure Monitor
Responsibilities
Install, configure, upgrade, and patch SQL Server environments; Design and implement backup and recovery strategies; Analyze and optimize database performance; Manage SQL Server databases on Azure and AWS; Automate DBA tasks using PowerShell and scripting tools; Implement database security best practices including encryption and RBAC; Collaborate with teams to resolve incidents and maintain operational documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC