DBA

Title: DBA

Duration: (30 hours per week) 6 months contract

Location: Remote Chanhassen, MN

Job Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) Contractor with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure SQL and hands-on SQL development skills.
• This position will be evenly split between database administration and development tasks, supporting our cloud-based infrastructure and business-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Database Administration (50%)

• Manage and maintain Microsoft Azure SQL database instances.
• Monitor database performance, implement tuning recommendations, and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform regular backups, restores, and disaster recovery testing.
• Implement security policies and ensure data protection compliance.
• Manage user roles, permissions, and access controls.
• Optimize database operations and automate administrative tasks using PowerShell or Azure tools.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams for system upgrades and cloud resource management.

SQL Development (50%)

• Design, develop, and optimize T-SQL scripts, stored procedures, views, and functions.
• Work closely with application developers to support database design and query optimization.
• Develop ETL processes and data pipelines in support of business reporting and analytics.
• Assist with schema design, data modeling, and version control of database code.
• Create and maintain documentation related to database structures and development standards.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA.
• Strong experience managing Azure SQL Database / Azure SQL Managed Instances.
• Proficiency in T-SQL development (stored procedures, views, functions).
• Experience with performance tuning and query optimization.
• Familiarity with Azure tools such as Azure Data Studio, Azure Monitor, and Resource Manager.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for database changes is a plus.

Must have:

• Azure SQL (4 databases tied to it; how to work through indexing issues)
• MS SQL - key for uptime
• MS SSIS running SQL jobs that will do actions to deliver info (Business Intelligence); working with Snowflake right now. SSIS feeds into storage; snowflake feeds into PowerBI.
• 10/10 communication must be technical with hands on development, but also able to database tables/data to business

Preferred:

• Snowflake
• PowerBI

The projected hourly range for this position is $60-75/hr.
On-Demand Group (ODG) provides employee benefits which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance. ODG is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.