Job Description
Senior SQL Server DBA Lead (US Based - Seattle very desired)
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Overview
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Serve as the primary owner of Customer’s SQL Server environment, providing technical leadership, operational oversight, stakeholder engagement, and strategic direction for a mission-critical database platform.
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Schedule: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST; Flexible support for planned maintenance, upgrades, and critical incidents
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- 2-3 day onsite presence in Enumclaw is required
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Responsibilities
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- Own the health, performance, security, and stability of MOE's SQL Server environment.
- Administer SQL Server environments including performance tuning, upgrades, patching, backup/recovery, HA/DR, security, and capacity planning.
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of production issues.
- Support business projects, enhancements, and application initiatives requiring database expertise.
- Partner closely with business stakeholders, project teams, infrastructure, security, and application teams.
- Drive automation, operational improvements, and best practices.
- Provide technical leadership, prioritization, and guidance to the supporting DBA resource.
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Experience
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- 10+ years SQL Server DBA experience.
- Strong expertise in:
- SQL Server Performance Tuning
- Always On Availability Groups
- Clustering
- Backup & Recovery
- Disaster Recovery
- Security & Compliance
- Production Support
- PowerShell automation
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience supporting mission-critical environments.
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Preferred
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- Snowflake
- Azure SQL
- AWS-hosted SQL Server
- Insurance or Financial Services experience
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Team Expectations
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- Partner closely with the Senior DBA to provide seamless coverage, knowledge sharing, and operational continuity across Customer’s SQL environment.
- Coordinate PTO, holidays, and coverage plans to avoid conflicts, eliminate single points of failure, and ensure uninterrupted support for mission-critical systems.
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