Job description

• Design, implement, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and Azure Managed Instance databases. • Perform SQL server, database installations, upgrades, patches and migrations. • Troubleshoot and remediate database-related issues. • Ensure database security and compliance. • Monitor performance and provide ongoing tuning of databases • Optimize SQL database performance and query tuning. • Develop and implement database backup and recovery strategies. • Collaborate with application development teams to support database requirements. • Stay up-to-date with the latest Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Azure technologies and best practices. • Develop and maintain procedures, best practices and standards documentation • Perform other duties as assigned. • Participate in on-call. • 5+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator. • Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server on-prem and in cloud. • Experience implementing High Availability (Always-on). • Experience with all aspects of database administration including database installations, upgrades, migrations, backup and recovery, performance and query tuning, database security • Expert knowledge in Windows Server, SQL Server, Azure cloud platform and specifically SQL. Managed Instance, Azure Storage account and Azure security fundamental. • Strong Knowledge of SQL. Knowledge of Python is preferred. • Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on logical troubleshooting. • Certifications in Microsoft technologies are preferred • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline, and three years or more of related full-time, paid experience as SQL Server administrator. • Strong initiative and leadership skills, strong work ethic, responsibility and dedication • Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment Strong verbal and writing skills Job Type: Full-time Pay: $44.00 - $45.00 per hour Work Location: On the road

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