Contract Role: SQL Database Administrator at Irving, Texas (Onsite from Day 1)

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
100% Travel

Skills

SQL Server database migrations

Job Details

SQL Database Administrator

Irving, TX (Onsite from Day 1)

Contract Role

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead the phased migration of SQL Server.
  • Perform comprehensive installation and configuration of SQL Server instances ,ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards.
  • Conduct proactive database tuning and optimization to maintain peak health, performance, and stability for high-volume transactional systems.
  • Execute robust data migration processes ensuring data consistency and integrity throughout the transition.
  • Continuously review ongoing database changes, performing impact analysis to prevent disruptions and ensure operational continuity.
  • Provide essential production support, demonstrating flexibility in working hours to address critical database incidents and ensure high availability.
  • Collaborate closely with development and operations teams to support ongoing database needs and project requirements.

Qualifications:

  • Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.
  • Migration Expertise: Proven experience with SQL Server database migrations, ideally across different infrastructure platforms.
  • Performance Tuning: Strong knowledge and practical experience in SQL Server performance tuning and optimization.
  • Data Handling: Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain databases handling large amounts of data and high transaction volumes.
  • Production Support: Willingness and availability to provide flexible production support, including outside of standard business hours when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

  • Experience with OpenShift containers.
  • Proficiency in Linux Server environments
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