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Job Description SQL Server Database Administrator (Financial Services Firm) Onsite - San Francisco or San Ramon - no relocation US or Green Card We are seeking an experienced SQL Server DBA to join our team. The ideal candidate will be an expert in SQL Server administration across on-premise (VMWare) and cloud (Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance) environments, with strong skills in performance tuning, optimization, backup/recovery, and security compliance. Responsibilities include: • Administering and maintaining SQL Server databases across production, development, and UAT environments. • Monitoring and optimizing database performance, availability, and scalability. • Managing backups, recovery models, and disaster recovery/HA solutions. • Supporting DevOps integration and CI/CD pipelines. • Deploying and documenting database changes across multiple environments. • Performing capacity planning, audits, and security reviews. • Supporting after-hours maintenance and release activities. Qualifications: • 10+ years of SQL Server DBA experience (asset management industry preferred). • Strong background with HA/DR, Availability Groups, and Azure SQL migrations. • Proficiency in T-SQL, performance tuning, and query optimization. • Hands-on experience with SSRS, data modeling, and security protocols. • Familiarity with BI/ETL toolsets (SSIS, SharePoint) is a plus. • Microsoft DBA certification preferred.

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