Database Administrator – Database Engineer

📋 Description

• Diagnose and resolve issues related to slow queries, plan regressions, and locking storms across 9 SQL Server instances.

• Distinguish analytical workloads from operational SQL Server activities.

• Establish an effective data retention strategy for over 600 customer databases.

• Evaluate SQL Server Enterprise Edition licensing to identify potential cost savings.

• Oversee schema migrations and ETL processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4 to 8 years of practical experience in DBA or Database Engineering roles.

• A mindset focused on being a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SQL Server databases.

• Proficiency in PostgreSQL.

• Experience with cloud databases, specifically on AWS.

• Proven track record in performance tuning.

• Proficient in scripting using Python or PowerShell.

• Familiarity with both Linux and Windows environments.

• Strong written communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Applicants must possess legal authorization to work in the US on a permanent basis.

• Opportunities for AWS cost optimization related to SQL Server Enterprise Edition licensing on EC2.