SQL Database Admin - W2 (NO C2C,1099) - Charlotte, NC - 4x onsite - Posted by Tauqeer

Hybrid in Charlotte, NC, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago
Contract W2
No Travel Required
Hybrid
$50 - $57/hr
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Skills

  • SQL
  • Transact-SQL
  • Terraform
  • T-SQL
  • PowerShell
  • GitLab
  • GCP
  • AWS
  • Database Administration
  • DevOps
  • DBA
  • Scripting

Summary

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SQL Operations DBA with strong cloud migration expertise to support a multi-year initiative transitioning on-premises SQL environments into Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). This role is ideal for a DBA passionate about automation, infrastructure-as-code, and modernizing database deployment pipelines. The SQL DBA will work within a collaborative team of database administrators and partner with engineering and application teams to design, build, and maintain scalable, cloud-ready SQL environments. A strong background in SQL, T-SQL, Terraform, GitLab, and cloud technologies (Google Cloud Platform or AWS) is essential.


Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Lead the migration of SQL applications from on-premises environments to Google Cloud as part of a structured, multi-year cloud modernization program.
  • Design the architectural migration plan for each application, including environment build-out, repository setup, pipeline automation, and standardized playbook creation.
  • Build and enhance Terraform templates, automations, and GitLab pipelines to support cloud deployments.
  • Evaluate and improve existing artifacts and processes developed by partner LOBs or create new ones where needed.
  • Ensure proper configuration for ongoing maintenance, monitoring, backups, DR, and troubleshooting within the new cloud environments.
  • Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and application teams to ensure secure, compliant, and performant migration patterns.
  • During non-migration periods, receive training and perform on-prem SQL environment maintenance, troubleshooting, and day-to-day operational tasks.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across cloud, automation, and database operations.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years as a SQL Operations DBA with deep expertise in SQL Server administration.
  • Hand-on experience with on-prem to cloud SQL migrations (Google Cloud Platform or AWS preferred).
  • Strong proficiency in PowerShell scripting (preferred) and/or T-SQL.
  • Experience with Terraform for infrastructure-as-code.
  • Familiarity with GitLab for source control and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, networking, security, IAM, and automated provisioning in Google Cloud Platform or AWS.
  • Experience creating architecture documentation, runbooks, and operational playbooks.
  • Ability to troubleshoot performance issues, availability problems, and operational incidents in both cloud and on-prem SQL environments.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience migrating or modernizing mission-critical SQL applications.
  • Knowledge of Google Cloud SQL, GCE, GKE, BigQuery, or associated data services.
  • Familiarity with SRE/DevOps principles and operational automation frameworks.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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  • Dice Id: 10300977
  • Position Id: 8912135
  • Posted 5 hours ago
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