Senior SQL Server DBA Onsite (Memphis, TN) | Full time role (No sponsorship/C2C)

Overview

On Site
$130,000 - $140,000
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

SQL
Database Administation
Azure
Data migration
CI/CD
SQL Server Administration
Performance Tuning & T-SQL Optimization

Job Details

Senior SQL Server DBA Onsite (Memphis, TN)

Location: Memphis, TN (100% Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $130,000 $140,000 + 10 15% Bonus Potential
Visa Requirements: , , or H1B (must have flawless English communication skills)
Interview Mode: Video Interview

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to join our team onsite in Memphis, TN. This is a critical role responsible for leading the administration, optimization, and modernization of a complex SQL Server environment across both on-premises and cloud (Azure) infrastructures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer and optimize SQL Server databases (2012 2022) across development, test, and production environments

  • Lead cloud migration projects to Azure SQL and Managed Instances

  • Design and implement High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) solutions using Availability Groups, backups/restores, log shipping, and replication

  • Develop and tune T-SQL queries, indexing strategies, and troubleshoot performance issues

  • Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell or similar scripting tools

  • Collaborate with software development and DevOps teams for database CI/CD workflows

  • Monitor and maintain database security, availability, and performance

  • Manage large-scale environments with 50+ database instances

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience administering SQL Server databases (2012 2022)

  • 5+ years with Azure SQL Server and Managed Instances, including migrations

  • 8+ years implementing HA/DR strategies

  • 10+ years of T-SQL development, indexing, and execution plan analysis

  • 5+ years automating tasks with PowerShell or similar scripting

  • 7+ years working closely with DevOps/development teams

  • 4+ years working in Azure cloud environments

  • 10+ years supporting enterprise environments with 50+ database instances

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience with CosmosDB and/or PostgreSQL (preferred, not required)

  • Familiarity with Azure monitoring/security tools and Infrastructure as Code (ARM/Terraform)

  • Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSE, Azure DBA Associate) are a plus

Why Apply?

  • Strategic leadership role in modernizing and optimizing data infrastructure

  • High-impact opportunity supporting mission-critical systems

  • Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus

  • Exposure to cutting-edge cloud and database technologies

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