Senior Associate Database Administrator

Datavail Infotech•Boulder, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Datavail is hiring a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to join our high-performing team supporting mission-critical database systems across a wide range of clients and industries. As a leading managed services provider, we deliver 24x7 support through a proven multi-tiered model, consistently meeting and exceeding client SLAs. We’re looking for a senior-level SQL Server DBA with deep experience in production environments and a strong background in consultative database services. The ideal candidate will serve as a Primary DBA for one or more clients, leading service delivery with a blend of reactive support and strategic guidance. In this role, you will: Onsite position only Advise clients on best practices around availability, performance, and security Lead initiatives around architecture design, disaster recovery planning, capacity forecasting, and cost optimization Own the end-to-end database service lifecycle, from backup strategy to proactive tuning Collaborate directly with clients, including technical teams and executive stakeholders Participate in the on-call rotation to support critical production issues and ensure high availability around the clock This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned DBA to take their career to the next level, working with cutting-edge technologies, cloud platforms, and industry-leading automation tools as part of one of the largest dedicated SQL Server support teams in North America. Applicants must have the following experience in order to be considered for this position:

Requirements

12+ years of IT experience, including 10+ years of hands-on expertise with SQL Server versions 2000 through 2022
Proven experience supporting SQL Server in both IaaS and PaaS deployments on AWS and Azure
Deep expertise in performance tuning, particularly SQL query optimization
Hands-on experience in clustered SQL Server environments and Always On Availability Groups
Proficient in configuring and managing Log Shipping, Replication, and Mirroring
Strong background in backup strategies and disaster recovery planning
Capable of providing 24x7 production support in high-availability environments
Solid knowledge of Windows Server environments, from 2003R2 onward
Extensive development experience in T-SQL, SSIS, and SSRS
Working experience with PowerShell
Holds either AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator credentials
Proven experience in a Managed Services environment or in supporting multiple clients simultaneously
Demonstrated success in managing large-scale enterprise environments with 100+ SQL Server instances
Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct team members and delegate tasks effectively
Skilled in coordinating efforts between internal DBA teams and external clients to ensure alignment and service quality
Comfortable communicating with executive leadership as well as technical and non-technical stakeholders
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to convey information clearly and concisely

Responsibilities

Advise clients on best practices around availability, performance, and security
Lead initiatives around architecture design, disaster recovery planning, capacity forecasting, and cost optimization
Own the end-to-end database service lifecycle, from backup strategy to proactive tuning
Collaborate directly with clients, including technical teams and executive stakeholders
Participate in the on-call rotation to support critical production issues and ensure high availability around the clock
Implement scalable database designs, including table partitioning, indexing strategies, query optimization, and audit specifications
Develop and manage deployment/rollback scripts and coordinate updates across all servers
Migrate and maintain SSIS packages, support SSAS cube migration, and develop production-related stored procedures for reporting
Build Python automations for backup validation, log parsing, connection analysis, and data extraction/transformation
Develop Python utilities for SQL Server performance monitoring, alerting, and integration with analytics platforms such as Power BI