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Job Title: SQL Server Database Engineer Location: Basking Ridge, NJ & Tarrytown, NY (Day 1 Onsite) Hire Type: Contract Job Description: We are seeking a skilled SQL Server Database Engineer to join our team onsite in Basking Ridge, NJ, and Tarrytown, NY. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing SQL Server databases while ensuring security, scalability, and performance. The role will involve automation, cloud migration, and infrastructure improvements. Key Responsibilities: • Develop improvement and innovation plans for databases with a Cloud-First Approach and Automation. • Define policies, standards, and processes for database projects and operations. • Resolve database performance issues, capacity needs, and security concerns. • Lead database modernization efforts by migrating on-premises databases to AWS. • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Jenkins. • Assist in upgrading SQL Server databases and optimizing environments for maximum performance. • Develop and maintain automation toolkits and Ansible playbooks to automate repetitive tasks. • Establish automation standards and best practices. • Define database infrastructure roadmaps, including budgeting, FinOps management, and license management. • Perform PRC/NPRC for new database builds and transition them to operational teams. • Maintain and support RAS (Regeneron Automation Server) framework. • Ensure compliance with GxP processes and configure systems accordingly. Required Skills & Qualifications: • 9+ years strong experience with SQL Server database administration, performance tuning, and optimization. • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and database migration strategies. • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Jenkins. • Expertise in automation scripting using Ansible or similar tools. • Experience in database security, capacity planning, and performance monitoring. • Understanding of financial operations (FinOps) related to database licensing and budgeting. • Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as GxP. • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working in a regulated industry with GxP compliance requirements. • Knowledge of additional cloud database technologies (e.g., Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL). • Certification in AWS, Terraform, or SQL Server is a plus. Thanks & Regards, Dheeraj Kumar. R Kellton Inc. E-mail: dheeraj.kumar1@kellton.com https://www.kellton.com/

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