SQL DBA (100% Remote - )

Location: Remote (ability to work in EST timezone)

Duration: Long term contract role

Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements database structures that fit with current and future needs of the organization.
• Manages database security by setting up user roles and permissions.
• Creates backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Monitors database performance and optimizes database structures for faster data access.
• Troubleshoots and resolves database issues and errors.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or a related field with 12 years of relevant experience. (or commensurate experience)
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to streamline system management, reporting, and configuration tasks.
• Experience in developing and maintaining low-code automation tools (such as SharePoint, PowerBI, Jira/Confluence, and others).
• Expertise in designing and optimizing data structures for storage, retrieval, and analysis.
• Ability to write efficient and optimized SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data.
• Demonstrated experience managing SQL/Oracle or other data management systems.
• Demonstrated experience configuring/integrating platform or application API s.
• Proven ability to quickly learn, adapt, and effectively apply new tools and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a self-motivated and customer-focused approach.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of working directly with stakeholders and team members.
• Ability to handle projects independently, from requirement gathering to solution delivery.
• Facilitate API design decisions in consideration with:
• On-premises or cloud-based infrastructure
• Datasets requirements
• Security protocols need to be implemented
• Functionalities based on the architectural style(s) or pattern(s) to be employed

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate).

Clearance Required:

Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust