Job Description
Job Description
Senior SQL Database Administrator/Data Engineer
Complete Staffing is partnering with an innovative organization to find a highly skilled Senior SQL Database Administrator. This opportunity is well-suited for a professional who enjoys blending database administration with data engineering to build secure, scalable, and high-performing data environments.
In this role, you'll be responsible for managing SQL Server infrastructure, supporting enterprise data solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve the accessibility, reliability, and performance of critical data systems. You'll also have the opportunity to leverage modern Microsoft technologies, including Azure and AI-enabled SQL Server capabilities, to help drive the organization's evolving data strategy.
Responsibilities
- Manage and support SQL Server environments, including installations, upgrades, patching, configuration, and ongoing maintenance.
- Monitor database health and performance while troubleshooting issues and optimizing queries, indexing strategies, and overall system efficiency.
- Develop, maintain, and test backup, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions to ensure business continuity.
- Design, implement, and support scalable data architectures, including databases, data warehouses, and cloud-based data platforms.
- Build, maintain, and optimize ETL processes and data integration solutions.
- Partner with technical teams and business stakeholders to deliver reliable reporting, analytics, and data solutions.
- Utilize Microsoft Azure technologies, including Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, and Microsoft Fabric, to support cloud-based initiatives.
- Assist in implementing AI-ready data platforms by leveraging modern SQL Server features and emerging Microsoft technologies.
- Ensure database security, governance, compliance, and adherence to organizational best practices.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that enhance scalability, reliability, and overall database performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field.
- Five or more years of experience administering SQL Server environments in a database administration and/or data engineering role.
- Strong expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and high availability solutions.
- Experience designing data architectures, data models, ETL processes, and enterprise data integration solutions.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure technologies, including Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, and Microsoft Fabric.
- Familiarity with both relational and non-relational database technologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional technical teams and business stakeholders.