Database Administrator

Axiom Path • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

This opportunity supports a global financial services organization operating mission-critical database platforms that demand high availability, performance, and reliability. The team manages large-scale SQL Server environments powering core business applications and operates in a fast-paced, highly regulated setting where database stability and optimization are essential to success. This role offers the chance to take ownership of complex SQL Server environments, work on performance-critical systems, and partner closely with engineering and infrastructure teams. The position provides long-term project stability and exposure to enterprise-scale database operations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience administering SQL Server environments
• Deep understanding of SQL Server internals, memory, and I/O behavior
• Proven expertise in query optimization and indexing strategies
• Strong knowledge of statistics and cardinality estimation
• Hands-on experience resolving concurrency and locking issues
• Experience with SQL Server version upgrades and migrations
• Expertise in AlwaysOn Availability Groups and replication technologies
• Strong communication skills and ability to support critical systems

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain enterprise SQL Server database environments
• Analyze and optimize query performance and execution plans
• Design and maintain effective indexing strategies
• Diagnose and resolve blocking, deadlocks, and concurrency issues
• Manage SQL Server statistics and cardinality estimation
• Support SQL Server upgrades and version migrations
• Implement and maintain high-availability and replication solutions
• Ensure database reliability, security, and performance standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed