Senior MS SQL Server DBA
Total Compensation including bonus: $120-135k
On-site, 5 days per week
Annual bonus: 10-15% of base salary
Contract to Hire
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior MS SQL Server Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our database systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database architecture, performance tuning, and security, with a proven ability to handle complex database environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain MS SQL Server databases to ensure high availability and performance.
- Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize queries for efficiency.
- Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Ensure database security by implementing access controls, encryption, and regular audits.
- Collaborate with development teams to design and optimize database schemas and queries.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in a timely manner.
- Stay updated with the latest SQL Server features and best practices to recommend improvements.
- Mentor junior database administrators and provide technical guidance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience as an MS SQL Server Database Administrator.
- Expertise in SQL Server versions 2016 and above.
- Proficiency in T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS.
- Strong understanding of database security, indexing, and performance tuning.
- Experience with high-availability solutions like clustering, replication, and Always On.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of cloud-based database solutions (e.g., Azure SQL).
- Familiarity with other database systems like MySQL or Oracle.
- Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or similar.