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Senior SQL Server DBA (L3)

Hybrid in Farmington, CT, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Contract Independent

Contract W2

No Travel Required

On-site

$55 - $60/hr

Empresent Global, LLC

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Role Summary

Lead design, administration, and optimization of enterprise SQL Server (2016–2022) environments. Act as L3 escalation, drive HA/DR, performance tuning, and cloud database strategy while mentoring junior DBAs.

Key Responsibilities

· Architect, install, upgrade, and manage SQL Server environments at scale

· Design and support Always On Availability Groups (AOAG), failover, and DR strategies (RPO/RTO aligned)

· Handle advanced troubleshooting: blocking, deadlocks, high CPU/memory, IO bottlenecks, TempDB contention

· Lead performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization

· Manage backup/restore, PITR, and DR drills

· Oversee capacity planning, storage, and disk forecasting

· Manage CDC and Transactional Replication

· Administer Azure SQL (DB, MI, and SQL on VMs) including backups, failover groups, and HA setups

· Automate DBA tasks and implement monitoring & RCA processes

· Mentor L1/L2 teams and enforce database best practices

Required Skills

· Strong expertise in MS SQL Server (2016–2022)

· Deep experience in HA/DR, performance tuning, and Azure SQL

· Proficiency in T-SQL, PowerShell, and automation

Good to Have

· Oracle DBA (RAC, Data Guard)

· PostgreSQL (replication, performance tuning)

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Dice Id: 91172418
Position Id: 8962414
Posted 1 hour ago

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About Empresent Global, LLC

At Empresent Global, we take pride in being a premier Total Manpower Solutions Company, operating under the Indian Companies Act 1956. Our journey is a testament to our commitment to excellence. Nestled in the bustling heart of Mumbai, our computerized, state-of-the-art office serves as the nerve center of our operations. At Empresent Global, we transcend borders to redefine the paradigm of overseas manpower recruitment.

Navigating Vast Avenues, Connecting Talents

Distinguished as a leading global manpower recruitment service provider, Empresent Global specializes in sourcing talent across Information Technology, IT enabled services, Civil/Mechanical Construction, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Hospitality, Medical, Paramedical, Facility Management, BMS, and Allied Industries. Our global footprint spans United states, key GCC countries, including Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, reaffirming our commitment to connect talents with opportunities on an international scale.

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