Title: SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)
Position Type: Contract
Location: St. Paul, MN, United States
The client is seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) who will be a member to the Infrastructure Team, will need to work closely with the Server System Engineers, and collaborate with the client and Enterprise teams. The DBA will help migrate to new versions of SQL and ensure the availability and optimization of the current MS SQL 2008 – 2022 databases. The resource may occasionally work with other database platforms such as Oracle. This candidate will need to have experience in ETL processes and have knowledge of Azure SQL Database and Managed Instances.
Job duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Support SQL server applications
Supporting SQL Server components, including SSIS and SSRS
Maintaining and troubleshooting ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) processes
Performing SQL backups and Disaster Recovery
Performing database migrations & upgrades
Working with Azure SQL technologies
Documenting work and processes
Provide mentorship to other DBAs on the team
Provide knowledge transfer
Required Skills
Experience with SQL server applications and supporting components, including SSIS and SSRS.
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) processes.
Experience in mentor IT staff and database design
Experience in assessing and introducing new technologies to improve operation of database infrastructure.
Experience as a lead worker in a team of subject matter experts of varying capacities
Experience in Microsoft Azure SQL technologies.