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Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Technology Recruiting Solutions,Inc., is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Microsoft Access/SQL DBA Austin, TX (Hybrid) Contract: Long-Term Eligibility: Must be local to the Austin area and able to work onsite 3 days per week (hybrid schedule). Must be able to work on a W2 basis (no C2C, 1099, or third-party vendors). Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or visa transfer. Overview: We are seeking a Senior Database Developer (Microsoft Access/SQL DBA) with 10+ years of experience to lead the migration of legacy Microsoft Access databases into modern, cloud-native SQL platforms. This role will analyze existing data structures, design and execute schema transformations, implement ETL pipelines, perform validation checks, and guide program users through a seamless data transition. Minimum Requirements to Be Considered: • 10+ years designing, developing, and maintaining MS Access databases, including normalized table structures, advanced queries, forms, and reports. • 10+ years of relational database design: normalization, ER modeling, schema refactoring, translating Access data into SQL schemas. • 10+ years leveraging VBA for automation and workflow customization in Access. • 10+ years migrating legacy databases to cloud SQL services (Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, AWS RDS). • 8+ years with ETL tools (SSIS, Azure Data Factory, AWS DMS, or equivalent). • 8+ years creating migration runbooks, data dictionaries, technical documentation, and leading training/knowledge-transfer sessions. • 8+ years with RDBMS admin tools (TOAD, SSMS, SQL Developer). • 8+ years configuring data integration/batch processing solutions in Azure Data Factory and/or SSIS, including monitoring, query optimization, and performance tuning. • 8+ years migrating data from legacy databases into new platforms. Preferred Skills: • 6+ years with CI/CD, GitHub, JIRA. • 6+ years with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau). • 6+ years of experience in Agile development environments. • 3+ years of experience in healthcare or public health. • 3+ years supporting State of Texas agencies with Agile methodologies. Key Responsibilities: • Lead migration of legacy Access databases to cloud-native SQL solutions. • Perform logical and physical database design, schema refactoring, and performance tuning. • Build ETL pipelines and workflows, ensuring high data integrity and quality. • Create technical documentation, runbooks, and deliver end-user training. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support integration, reporting, and application modernization. • Ensure accessibility standards are met for database administration tools, reports, and user interfaces. • Monitor database performance, recommend optimizations, and support disaster recovery procedures.

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