Database Engineer - Microsoft SQL Server
About The Position
Database Engineer (Microsoft SQL Server) US - Remote About the Medicat (A Banyan Software Portfolio): Medicat delivers healthcare focused technology solutions that support higher education institutions and clinical environments. Our platform powers mission-critical health record systems operating within regulated environments where reliability, data integrity, and compliance are essential. We operate in a security and compliance driven environment where infrastructure stability and operational excellence directly impact client outcomes. About the Role: We are seeking a highly independent Database Engineer (Microsoft SQL Server) to own the build, reliability, and lifecycle management of our Microsoft SQL Server environments. This is a technical, infrastructure-first role with limited client interaction. You will be responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing SQL Server systems that support mission-critical healthcare workloads. The ideal candidate is curious, self-motivated, adaptable to shifting priorities, and comfortable operating with high ownership and minimal oversight. While this role is primarily technical, it requires the ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders, document work effectively, and operate professionally within a collaborative engineering environment. This role requires strong hands-on SQL Server expertise, familiarity with compliance requirements, and the ability to build new environments from scratch when needed. EST time zone preferred.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft SQL Server experience in production environments.
- Proven ability to install, configure, and build new SQL Server instances from scratch.
- Strong proficiency in T-SQL and deep understanding of SQL Server architecture and internals.
- Experience managing backups, transaction logs, lifecycle management, and high-availability configurations.
- Familiarity with compliance requirements in regulated environments (healthcare or similar industries preferred).
- Ability to operate independently with strong ownership and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
- Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and document technical work in a structured manner.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SQL Server Always on Availability Groups preferred.
Responsibilities
- Build SQL Server Environments: Install, configure, and deploy new SQL Server instances from scratch, ensuring proper setup, security configuration, and scalability.
- Own Platform Stability & Availability: Manage day-to-day reliability of SQL Server environments supporting production workloads.
- Ensure Compliance Alignment: Operate database environments in accordance with internal compliance and regulatory requirements, maintaining clear documentation and controls.
- Manage Lifecycle & Maintenance: Perform patching, upgrades, backups, transaction log management, and ongoing system maintenance.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor database health, troubleshoot blocking and deadlocks, optimize indexing strategies, and resolve performance issues.
- Support High Availability Configurations: Maintain and troubleshoot SQL Server high-availability environments, including Always On Availability Groups.
- Automate & Improve Operations: Develop and enhance PowerShell and T-SQL scripts to improve monitoring, operational efficiency, and repeatability.
- Respond to Incidents & Adapt Quickly: Participate in on-call rotation and adjust priorities in real time to address operational needs, maintaining clear updates and visibility through ticketing systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
