SQL Server DBA -T2P - Hybrid in Albuquerque, NM (Locals ONLY)

Our Client, a global leader in delivering diverse Technologies is seeking a SQL Server DBA to maintain and enhance a legacy, stored-procedure-centric OPMS application environment without heavy use of modern ORMs. This is a Hybrid role with the ability to work onsite 3-days per week in Albuquerque, NM.

Core Mission of the Role:

- Maintain and enhance a legacy, stored-procedure-centric OPMS application environment without heavy use of modern ORMs. ((Object-Relational Mappers) need to be able to writing raw SQL queries)
- Ensure performant, reliable data operations including SQL tuning, stored procedure development, and SSRS reporting.
- Translate stakeholder and client requirements into actionable technical tasks; handle triaged tickets and support multi-module database design/implementation.
- Serve as a steady, senior presence capable of thriving in legacy tech with a measured learning curve.

Key Responsibilities:

Legacy Platform Ownership:
- Maintain, refactor, and optimize T-SQL codebase (queries, stored procedures, functions) across OBMS modules.
- Perform query tuning, indexing, and performance diagnostics for large/complex databases.

Reporting:
- Design, develop, and deploy SSRS reports; ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security.
- Troubleshoot reporting issues; document processes and provide user support for reporting tools.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Partner with internal client managers, operations, and finance to capture requirements and convert to technical solutions.
- Work tickets triaged by lead; manage priorities and communicate statrisks clearly.

Design & Implementation:
- Contribute to database design patterns for new/enhanced modules; support ETL/data integration where applicable.

Governance & Quality:
- Document changes, follow change management, and uphold best practices for legacy environments.

If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Elite technical.

Required Skills:

- 7-10+ years hands-on SQL Server in production environments with heavy stored procedure usage.
- Demonstrated success in query tuning and performance optimization for large databases.
- Solid SSRS development lifecycle experience.
- T-SQL proficiency (queries, stored procedures, functions)
- Query tuning and performance optimization (indexes, execution plans)
- Demonstrated success in legacy, stored-procedure-centric systems
- Pragmatic approach to enhancement vs. rebuild; comfort without modern ORMs
- Ability to learn nuanced legacy domain quickly

- Has an independence and consulting mindset