Remote Database Operations Engineer

Jobgether•Texas, TX

20h•Remote

About The Position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Database Engineer - REMOTE. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the performance and reliability of SQL Server platforms, driving modernization efforts, and automating operational workflows. You will collaborate closely with various teams to promote best practices, reduce technical debt, and support the enterprise's database workloads effectively. This position offers an opportunity to impact database engineering within a dynamic work environment. Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Requirements

6+ years of experience administering and supporting SQL Server environments.
Strong expertise in T-SQL and SQL Server performance tuning.
Hands-on experience with automation and scripting for database operations.
Experience supporting reporting and analytics workloads.
Solid understanding of SQL Server architecture, indexing, and security.

Responsibilities

Own and operate enterprise SQL Server environments across production and non-production tiers.
Standardize and automate database operational workflows, including script execution intake, monitoring, and deployment processes.
Diagnose and resolve complex SQL Server performance issues.
Develop and maintain standardized SQL Server configuration templates.
Support migrations off legacy SQL Server versions.
Design and implement automation to improve consistency.
Collaborate effectively across teams in a fast-paced environment.