SQL Server Database Administrator

job summary:

We are seeking a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to support enterprise database environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. This role focuses on SQL Server and PostgreSQL administration, high availability, automation, and cloud support within Azure and AWS environments.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on DBA experience, expertise in performance tuning and disaster recovery, and the ability to support production systems in a fast-paced enterprise setting. This is an onsite contract opportunity with potential for extension or conversion.

location: Houston, Texas

job type: Contract

salary: $70 - 75 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: High School



responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities

• Manage SQL Server databases across development, test, production, and disaster recovery environments
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server instances
• Administer and support PostgreSQL databases in production environments
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues related to availability, blocking, and integrity
• Support high availability and disaster recovery solutions (Always On Availability Groups, clustering)
• Perform and validate backups, restores, and DR testing
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using T-SQL and PowerShell
• Support database deployments in Azure and AWS cloud environments
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure reliability and performance

qualifications:

Qualifications:

- 5+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA

- Strong experience with SQL Server 2016-2022

- Production experience supporting PostgreSQL databases

- Experience with Always On Availability Groups and high availability solutions

- Experience supporting Azure and/or AWS cloud environments

- Proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting

- Experience troubleshooting performance and production database issues

- High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.