Associate Lead, SQL Server & Data Platform

Rockstar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 133,900 - 187,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in New York is looking for an Associate Lead Microsoft Database Engineer to provide technical leadership and optimize their SQL Server operations. The role includes mentoring database engineers, overseeing performance and availability, and implementing HA/DR solutions. Applicants should have over 10 years of SQL Server experience and a strong background in performance tuning and administration. This is a full-time, on-site position offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or mentoring Database Engineers in enterprise environments.
• Expert understanding of SQL Server internals, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with HA/DR design and multi-data center solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of SQL Server Database Engineers.
• Oversee the health, performance, and availability of SQL Server environments.
• Drive automation of routine operational tasks to improve efficiency.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server administration

Performance tuning

Automation scripting

Database deployment automation

Query optimization

Strong communication skills

Education

10+ years of experience in SQL Server

Tools

PowerBI

SQL Sentry

MongoDB

Redis

Job description

A leading gaming company in New York is looking for an Associate Lead Microsoft Database Engineer to provide technical leadership and optimize their SQL Server operations. The role includes mentoring database engineers, overseeing performance and availability, and implementing HA/DR solutions. Applicants should have over 10 years of SQL Server experience and a strong background in performance tuning and administration. This is a full-time, on-site position offering a competitive salary and benefits.