MICROSOFT SQL DBA - REMOTE

$110,000 - $120,000/Yr

E15 Group - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Charlotte, NC

About the position

The Microsoft SQL DBA position at E15 Group is a full-time remote role focused on the management, optimization, and maintenance of Microsoft SQL Server databases. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in SQL Server, T-SQL, and cloud database services, particularly AWS, to ensure high availability, performance, and security of the databases. This role requires collaboration with development teams and the ability to troubleshoot and optimize existing code bases.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain MSSQL databases, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Perform database backups, restores, and disaster recovery operations.
• Monitor and troubleshoot database issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Analyze and optimize SQL queries to enhance database performance.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and implement best practices for query tuning.
• Deploy and manage databases on AWS RDS and other cloud platforms.
• Ensure database scalability, availability, and performance in cloud environments.
• Work collaboratively with development teams to support database needs and resolve issues.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings and contribute to database strategy and planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within pre-existing code bases.
• Refactor and optimize T-SQL code to adhere to best practices and improve performance.
• Apply expert knowledge of SQL Server, SSMS, and T-SQL in day-to-day tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a DBA role, focusing on MSSQL databases.
• Demonstrated expertise in SQL query optimization and performance tuning.
• Experience with AWS RDS and other cloud-based database services.
• Proficiency in SQL Server, SSMS, T-SQL, and query optimization.
• Ability to work with and improve pre-existing code bases.
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with team members and stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Microsoft SQL Server certification or other relevant credentials.
• Familiarity with additional cloud platforms or database technologies.
• Knowledge of other programming languages or database tools.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Pet insurance