Description
We are excited to offer a fantastic contract-to-hire opportunity for an experienced MS SQL Server Database Administrator. This position allows you to work in a dynamic environment with a hybrid work schedule: three days a week in the office and two days remote. If you have a passion for SQL Server and a knack for problem-solving, this could be the perfect role for you!
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in an on-call rotation for 24x7x365 support, including evenings and weekends.
- Investigate and troubleshoot database issues to resolve problems and determine root causes.
- Handle support requests efficiently, ensuring they are processed within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Escalate issues to vendors when necessary to achieve timely resolution.
- Document incident resolution steps and fulfill requests within ServiceNow tickets.
- Develop and update standard operating procedures and knowledge base articles.
- Identify and address recurring alert trends to enhance system stability and performance.
- Propose improvements and automation enhancements for system stability and efficiency.
- Lead and participate in projects such as cloud migration, application modernization, and performance optimization.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience as an MS SQL Server DBA.
- Proficiency with MS SQL Server replication, Always On, and mirroring.
- Strong SQL coding and tuning skills.
- Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
- Familiarity with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
- Knowledge of SSIS and SSRS.
- Experience with AWS/Cloud Services (EC2, RDS, Aurora) and cloud deployment tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket, Terraform).
- Hands-on experience in large, dynamic environments with MS SQL Server RDBMS installation, configuration, and performance tuning.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to assess and improve SQL performance.
- Understanding of common database procedures such as upgrades, backups, recovery, and migration.
- Commitment to following SDLC and change management principles.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of data quality, management, and testing strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Experience with ticketing tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Zenoss, Foglight) and cloud monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, CloudTrail).
Next Steps
If you are interested in this opportunity, please share your availability for an interview and a copy of your most recent resume. We look forward to discussing how your skills and experiences align with this role!
Employment Type: Full-Time