Database Administrator

Alexander Technology Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Technology Group is seeking a hands-on Database Administrator to support SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments in Boston. This full-time, hybrid role requires 3 days onsite per week and focuses on performance, automation, monitoring, and production support while partnering with development teams to improve database design.

Responsibilities include administering databases, developing solutions with T-SQL, PowerShell, and SSIS, and implementing HA, backup, and recovery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL administration experience.
• Strong T-SQL skills and database performance tuning experience.
• Experience with replication, clustering, high availability, and disaster recovery.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience with database migrations and production support.
• Snowflake, Aurora, AWS RDS, or Azure SQL experience.
• PowerShell or Python scripting.
• Financial services industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases.
• Develop and support solutions using T-SQL, PowerShell, and SSIS.
• Optimize queries, indexes, and database performance.
• Implement high availability, replication, backup, and recovery solutions.
• Support database migrations, upgrades, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Manage incidents, changes, and operational support activities.
• Document processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Database admin

Performance tuning

Incident management

Documentation

Scripting

Tools

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

PowerShell

Python

SSIS

Linux

Windows

Snowflake

Aurora/AWS RDS

Azure SQL

Job description

Database Administrator (SQL Server/PostgreSQL)

Full-time

Boston MA

Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite (required)

We are looking for a hands-on Database Administrator to support and optimize SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments. This role will focus on database performance, automation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and production support while partnering with development teams to improve database design and application performance.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases.
• Develop and support solutions using T-SQL, PowerShell, and SSIS.
• Optimize queries, indexes, and database performance.
• Implement high availability, replication, backup, and recovery solutions.
• Support database migrations, upgrades, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Manage incidents, changes, and operational support activities.
• Document processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 3+ years of SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL administration experience.
• Strong T-SQL skills and database performance tuning experience.
• Experience with replication, clustering, high availability, and disaster recovery.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience with database migrations and production support.
• Snowflake, Aurora, AWS RDS, or Azure SQL experience.
• PowerShell or Python scripting.
• Financial services industry experience.