Remote SQL Server Database Administrator

Description:

• Monitor, maintain, and support MS SQL Server environments, including high-availability setups.
• Troubleshoot performance and availability issues, identifying root causes and preventing recurrence.
• Optimize database performance through tuning, indexing, and automation.
• Manage backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and disaster readiness.
• Apply patches, manage upgrades, and enforce database security best practices.
• Respond to incidents and support requests to minimize business disruption.
• Contribute to projects involving other database systems (e.g., MongoDB, CockroachDB).
• Support and optimize cloud-based database environments, primarily in Azure.

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience managing MS SQL Server in production environments.
• Strong understanding of core SQL Server features (monitoring, jobs, backup/recovery, replication, Availability Groups).
• Experience diagnosing and resolving performance and availability issues.
• Good knowledge of database design concepts (e.g., partitioning, in-memory tables).
• Exposure to other database technologies (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, CockroachDB).
• Experience working with cloud environments (preferably Azure).
• Familiarity with Git/GitLab workflows.
• Fluent in English with clear communication skills.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset and ability to work effectively within a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Training budget for skills development with top tech partners (Microsoft, AWS, Salesforce, Databricks).
• Private insurance and top-tier tech gear.
• Opportunity to work with a talented team.