Sr. SQL Database Administrator

Hybrid in Jersey City, NJ, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Full Time
Hybrid
$120,000 - $160,000/yr
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Skills

  • Database Administration
  • Cloud Computing
  • Database Architecture
  • Database
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • PostgreSQL
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure
  • SQL
  • Transact-SQL
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Amazon RDS
  • Query Optimization
  • Python
  • Problem Solving

Summary

One of the largest investment firms in the nation is looking for a hands-on Sr. Database Administration with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and solid experience with PostgreSQL. This role combines technical leadership and execution, focusing on performance optimization, scalability, and reliability of large-scale data environments (2+billion records). This person would need to work 7 days a month in the Jersey City, NJ office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead design, administration, and optimization of enterprise database systems
  • Manage large-scale datasets, ensuring high performance, availability, and scalability
  • Troubleshoot complex database issues and implement performance tuning strategies
  • Partner with engineering, DevOps, and business teams to deliver scalable data solutions
  • Oversee database architecture, including indexing, partitioning, and data lifecycle management
  • Implement and maintain high-availability and disaster recovery solutions
  • Drive automation of database operations using scripting and tooling
  • Support audits, compliance needs, and data governance initiatives
  • Manage vendors and third-party database technologies as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
  • 10+ years of database administration experience, including 8+ years with SQL Server
  • Strong PostgreSQL administration and optimization experience
  • Proven success working with very large datasets (billions of records)
  • Expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and database internals
  • Experience with high-availability solutions (e.g., Always On, replication, log shipping)
  • Proficiency in scripting (T-SQL, PowerShell, Python, or Bash)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS RDS, or Aurora
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Experience in regulated industries and relevant certifications are a plus
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  • Dice Id: strca003
  • Position Id: 8955363
  • Posted 4 hours ago
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