Senior SQL DBA

This is a senior-level role within a high-volume team environment supporting multiple high-profile and critical applications. The ideal candidate will leverage strong design, performance, and troubleshooting skills to manage complex database systems. This position involves supporting projects focused on SQL 2016 migrations to SQL 2022 and providing ongoing support for core business functions. A hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, development, and implementation of complex databases, often using new technologies

• Manage multiple, moderately complex projects and direct team activities related to special initiatives or operations

• Support database migrations from SQL 2016 to SQL 2022

• Provide ongoing operational support for core business functions

• Perform frequent troubleshooting, proactive stability maintenance, and performance tuning

• Handle on-call responsibilities and after-hours work as expected

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with SQL Server Administration

• Proven expertise in database design, performance tuning, and troubleshooting

• Experience with AlwaysOn performance and tuning for large, high-tier environments

• Comfortable using Query Store for troubleshooting

• Strong knowledge of Linux and SQL

• Experience with MS SQL, SSDS, SSRS, and SSIS

• Ability to work under minimal supervision on complex problems

• Excellent customer interaction skills and ability to work as a team player

• Must be able to work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite

• Desired skills:

• Experience with Splunk

• Familiarity with Redis, Dynatrace, TigerGraph, or other RDBMS