We are looking for Database Engineer (SQL Server DBA) for a long-term contract opportunity based out in Des Moines, IA / Hybrid / Onsite. If interested, please fill the below skills summary and send along with your updated resume to move on to next step.
Job Description
Database Administration & Operations
- Manage and support SQL Server databases across Development, Test, UAT, and Production environments.
- Perform database code, schema, and object migrations in compliance with established change management procedures.
- Execute daily operational health checks, backup verification, job monitoring, database consistency checks, and capacity reviews.
- Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain SQL Server instances while minimizing business disruption.
- Manage database storage, growth, capacity planning, and lifecycle management activities.
Performance Management & Optimization
- Monitor database and server performance, proactively identifying and resolving CPU, memory, I/O, storage, locking, blocking, and resource contention issues.
- Perform advanced performance tuning using:
- SQL Profiler/Query Store/Execution Plans/Dynamic Management Views (DMVs)/Extended Events/Performance Monitor (PerfMon)
- Optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, indexes, database objects, and execution plans to improve application performance and reduce response times.
- Establish performance baselines and implement proactive monitoring strategies.
Database Architecture & Engineering
- Design, architect, and implement scalable, secure, and highly available SQL Server environments.
- Collaborate with Infrastructure, Server, Storage, Network, and Application teams to develop robust database platforms.
- Review database deployments and migration requests to ensure compliance with security, performance, scalability, and infrastructure standards.
- Participate in enterprise database modernization and cloud transformation initiatives.
High Availability & Disaster Recovery
- Implement and manage SQL Server HA/DR solutions, including:
- Always On Availability Groups/Failover Clustering/Log Shipping/Replication/Disaster Recovery Planning
- Develop, maintain, and test database backup, recovery, and business continuity procedures.
- Conduct periodic restore testing and disaster recovery exercises.
Security & Compliance
- Manage database security through user provisioning, role management, permissions, and access controls.
- Ensure compliance with organizational security policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Conduct database security reviews and remediate vulnerabilities and risks.
Migration, Upgrades & Automation
- Lead database migrations, refreshes, cloning activities, platform upgrades, cloud migrations, and consolidation initiatives.
- Automate routine DBA tasks using:
- PowerShell/T-SQL/SQL Server Agent Jobs/Automation Frameworks
- Develop scripts, utilities, and monitoring solutions to improve operational efficiency and reliability.
Incident & Production Support
- Provide 24x7 support for critical production databases and applications.
- Troubleshoot database-related incidents and service disruptions.
- Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement preventive measures.
- Work closely with application, infrastructure, and vendor teams to ensure SLA compliance and service availability.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Strong administration experience with:
- Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2019/2022 and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- Expertise in:
- T-SQL Development/Performance Tuning/Index Optimization/Query Optimization/Database Design
- Hands-on experience with:
- Always On Availability Groups/Clustering/Replication/Log Shipping
- Experience with backup and recovery strategies and tools.
- Strong understanding of database security, compliance, and auditing.
- Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
- Knowledge of Windows Server administration and infrastructure concepts.
Cloud & Modern Platform Exposure (Preferred)
- Azure SQL Database
- Azure Managed Instance
- AWS RDS SQL Server
- Cloud migration tools and methodologies
Experience Range: 7-12+ Years
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