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Windows & SQL Server In-place Upgrade Automation Engineer

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12 Months

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ByteBridge Technologies, Inc

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windows
powershell
sqlserver
sql
automation

Summary

Role: Windows & SQL Server In-place Upgrade Automation Engineer
Duration: 1 Year
Location: USA (Remote)

Job Description:
Our Client is looking for an experienced engineer to automate and support Windows Server and Microsoft SQL Server upgrades across virtual machine and clustered environments.

Key Responsibilities:
Automate Windows Server in-place upgrades
Automate SQL Server in-place upgrades
Support standalone SQL Server environments
Support SQL Server Failover Cluster Instances (FCI)
Support SQL Always On Availability Groups
Perform rolling cluster upgrades with minimal downtime
Build PowerShell automation for upgrade, validation, and rollback activities
Integrate upgrade workflows with GitLab CI/CD and GitLab Runners
Integrate automation with MCM for orchestration and workflow tracking
Perform automated pre-upgrade health checks
Validate OS and SQL version compatibility
Coordinate and validate VM snapshots and backups
Validate SQL database and system database backups
Automate DBCC CHECKDB and SQL health checks
Automate cluster failover and failback
Validate SQL services, databases, SQL Agent jobs, listeners, and application connectivity
Build post-upgrade validation and reporting
Develop rollback and recovery automation
Troubleshoot failed Windows, SQL, cluster, and pipeline executions
Maintain automation code in Git
Follow change-management and production deployment processes
Core Technical Skills:
Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022 / 2025
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 / 2017 / 2019 / 2022+
PowerShell automation
Git and GitLab
GitLab CI/CD pipelines
GitLab Runner configuration and troubleshooting
MCM workflow/orchestration integration
Windows Server Failover Clustering
SQL Server Failover Cluster Instance (FCI)
SQL Always On Availability Groups
VMware / virtual machine environments
SQL Server backup and recovery
Windows and SQL upgrade automation
REST API integration
JSON / YAML
Production change-management experience
Preferred Automation Flow
MCM → GitLab Pipeline → GitLab Runner → PowerShell Automation → Prechecks → Snapshot/Backup → Windows/SQL Upgrade → Cluster/AG Validation → Postchecks → Status back to MCM
Preferred Experience
Experience building large-scale automated Windows and SQL upgrade solutions using PowerShell, GitLab Runner, GitLab CI/CD, MCM, VM snapshots, backup validation, rolling cluster upgrades, post-validation, rollback, and centralized reporting.

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Dice Id: 91173256
Position Id: 9116185
Posted 6 hours ago

Company Info

About ByteBridge Technologies, Inc

Bytebridge Technologies is a forward-thinking IT consulting and software development company committed to bridging the gap between innovation and business success. Our expertise lies in delivering cutting-edge solutions across software development, cloud services, automation, artificial intelligence, and IT infrastructure management.

At Bytebridge Technologies, we believe technology should empower businesses to achieve greater efficiency, scalability, and growth. Our team of seasoned professionals works closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and craft customized solutions that drive measurable results.

With a focus on quality, reliability, and innovation, we serve diverse industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, and more. Whether you're seeking to modernize legacy systems, automate workflows, or build future-ready applications, Bytebridge Technologies is your trusted partner on the digital transformation journey.

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Role: Windows &SQLServer In-place Upgrade Automation Engineer Duration: 1 YearLocation: USA (Remote)Job Description:Our Client is looking foran experienced engineer to automate and support Windows Server and MicrosoftSQLServer upgrades across virtual machine and clustered environments.Key Responsibilities:Automate Windows Server in-place upgradesAutomateSQLServer in-place upgradesSupport standaloneSQLServer environmentsSupportSQLServer Failover Cluster Instances (FCI)SupportSQLAlways On Availabi

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