Senior SQL DBA (FULL TIME/DIRECT HIRE)

JOB TITLE: Senior SQL DBA

LOCATION: Chicago, IL (Prefer Local Candidates)

DURATION: Full Time/ Direct Hire

Job Description & Skill Requirement:

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Database Administrator to manage and support both on-premises SQL

Server environments and cloud-native databases across Azure, PostgreSQL, and MySQL platforms. The ideal candidate will be

responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of enterprise database systems in hybrid environments, while

also contributing to reporting, documentation, code quality, and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server (2014 and above), Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, and MySQL databases.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient database architectures across hybrid environments.
• Provide 24/7 support for database systems, manage support queues, and ensure SLA compliance.
• Perform database provisioning, patching, upgrades, installations, and migrations.
• Monitor and optimize database performance using indexing strategies, query tuning, and diagnostic tools (e.g., SQL Profiler).
• Develop and maintain enterprise reports using Microsoft Reporting Services, Power BI, and Business Objects.
• Architect and support data warehouse solutions, including logical and physical database design.
• Automate routine database tasks using scripting and cloud-native tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Terraform).
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to database development efforts, ensuring adherence to best practices and performance
• standards.
• Mentor development teams on database design, query optimization, and secure coding practices.
• Apply SDLC principles and systems analysis to database administration and development tasks.
• Document database configurations, technical architecture, SLA tracking, RCA findings, and process workflows.
• Support documentation and reporting activities, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency across technical and operational
• outputs.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and independently troubleshoot complex technical issues.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in database administration, including:
• SQL Server Application DBA responsibilities.
• At least 2 years of experience with cloud platforms (Azure, PostgreSQL, MySQL).

Demonstrated expertise in:

• Hybrid database management (on-premises and cloud).
• SLA tracking and RCA documentation.
• Performance tuning and query optimization.
• Data warehousing and reporting.
• Patch management and migrations.
• Code review and database development.
• Documentation and reporting best practices.
• Automation and scripting.
• Technical documentation and cross-team communication.

Preferred Certifications

1. Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
2. PostgreSQL or MySQL vendor certifications (e.g., EDB, Oracle MySQL)
3. ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management certification
4. Minimum 3-7 years of professional experience as a SQL Server Application DBA.
5. Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Qualification :

• Degree in Computer /Electrical/Electronics Engineering