Location - Brooklyn Park - Minnesota
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize SQL Server environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in database upgrades, patching, and performance tuning, along with hands-on experience supporting SSIS and SSAS.
This role will also play a key part in modernizing the data platform by supporting the transition of Microsoft SQL Server based applications to PostgreSQL.
Key Responsibilities
SQL Server Administration (5+ Years)
- Hands-on experience managing SQL Server 2016+ environments in production
- Strong ownership of upgrades, patching, and overall lifecycle management
Performance Tuning & Optimization
- Deep expertise in query tuning, indexing strategies, and execution plan analysis
- Ability to diagnose and resolve CPU, memory, and I/O performance bottlenecks
Backup, Recovery & High Availability
- Proven experience implementing and managing backup and recovery strategies
- Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
- Hands-on experience with at least one high-availability solution:
- Always On Availability Groups
- Clustering
- Replication
Troubleshooting & Production Support
- Strong experience resolving critical production issues with minimal downtime
- Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement preventative fixes
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
- Hands-on experience supporting and modifying SSIS packages
- Ability to troubleshoot ETL failures and optimize data pipelines
Database Migration Experience
- Participation in database migration initiatives (schema, data, or platform)
Required (Role-Specific Priority):
SQL Server PostgreSQL Migration Exposure
- Experience analyzing schemas, stored procedures, and database dependencies for migration
- Understanding of data type mapping, query conversion, and performance considerations
- Ability to support data validation and cutover activities
Preferred Skills
PostgreSQL
- Hands-on PostgreSQL administration experience or active involvement in migration projects
Automation & Scripting
- Experience with PowerShell and/or advanced T-SQL scripting
- Exposure to job scheduling and monitoring automation
SSAS / Analytics Support
- Experience supporting SSAS models or analytics/reporting workloads
- (Clarify whether this role is maintenance-focused or development-heavy)
Cloud Exposure
- Familiarity with cloud-based database platforms such as:
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