Remote Infrastructure Database Engineer - Senior

Description:

• DMV IT Service is seeking a seasoned Senior SQL Server Engineer to join the Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) organization.
• This role involves supporting the Microsoft SQL Server Platform and SQL databases as part of an Agile team.
• The ideal candidate will collaborate with architects, developers, and operations teams to deliver standards and best practices across MSSQL platforms.
• The position is fully remote and is offered as a contract.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field is required.
• Candidates must have ten (10) or more years of experience as a Microsoft SQL Server Engineer.
• Experience in engineering Microsoft SQL platforms is required.
• Candidates should have experience developing new features and services of low to medium complexity in collaboration with product, platform, infrastructure, and security teams.
• The role requires creating Runbooks, Standard Operating Processes, and conducting knowledge transfers to Operation Teams and Contractors.
• Candidates must deliver clean, secure, and performant solutions and technology components that meet all non-functional requirements.
• Acting as a Lead Engineer for medium to large initiatives is required, including prioritizing and assigning tasks, providing guidance, and resolving issues (this role will not directly manage people).
• Candidates should lead and participate in the development of process definitions, best practices, and standards.
• Identifying new technologies for consideration in modern technology directions and implementing proof of concepts to validate these technologies is required.
• Candidates must have eight (8) or more years of experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripting/coding languages such as Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Python, and PowerShell.
• Experience with applications such as Ansible, GitHub, Control-M, Jira, and Confluence is preferred.
• Adhering to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley compliance) is preferred.
• Candidates should have experience developing technical application and service roadmaps, including recommending and initiating IT-driven projects.
• Providing technical subject matter expertise and insights is required.

Benefits:

• The position offers the flexibility of fully remote work.
• As a contract position, it provides opportunities to work on diverse projects within a premier IT service provider.
• Candidates will have the chance to collaborate with a variety of teams, enhancing their professional network and experience.
• The role allows for the development of new features and services, contributing to personal and professional growth in the field of database engineering.