SQL Server Database Administrator

Gainwell Technologies LLC • OH

117d • $71,100 - $101,600

About The Position

As an SQL Server Database Administrator, you will serve as a trusted technical expert, providing leadership in the design, architecture, and optimization of enterprise-grade SQL Server environments across on-premises, AWS, and Azure platforms. You will be responsible for ensuring the performance, scalability, and reliability of mission-critical databases while contributing to data modeling, design, observability, and automation initiatives. This role includes performance tuning, architecture reviews, mentoring, and on-call production support.

Requirements

• 6+ years of SQL Server DBA experience with proven expertise in database design, modeling, and administration.
• Strong background in logical and physical data modeling, schema design, and relational architecture.
• Hands-on experience with AWS RDS for SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and hybrid architectures.
• Experience in cloud migration strategies and modern database architectures.
• Strong skills in backup, restore, HA/DR, and compliance controls.
• Scripting proficiency with PowerShell and T-SQL; exposure to DevOps/IaC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead database design and data modeling efforts, translating business requirements into logical and physical database structures.
• Define and enforce data standards, normalization, indexing, and partitioning strategies to support scalability and performance.
• Architect, implement, and maintain SQL Server environments, including AlwaysOn Availability Groups, clustering, and replication.
• Manage and optimize SSRS and SSIS solutions, ensuring high-performance reporting and ETL workflows.
• Implement observability and monitoring solutions (Dynatrace, New Relic, Prometheus, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor) for proactive database insights.
• Conduct advanced performance tuning (query optimization, execution plans, indexing, workload analysis).
• Develop and maintain backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies, leveraging both native SQL backups and AWS/Azure snapshots.
• Collaborate with development and architecture teams to provide database best practices and schema design guidance.
• Automate recurring tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, and DevOps/IaC tools.
• Serve as a mentor to junior DBAs, providing technical leadership and fostering knowledge-sharing.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation to support critical production environments.

Benefits

• Generous, flexible vacation policy
• 401(k) employer match
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Educational assistance
• Leadership and technical development academies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees