Senior Database Administrator

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to be onsite in Warren, MI. You will design, implement, and optimize enterprise databases to ensure high availability and performance for business-critical apps.

You will lead disaster recovery planning, automate routine tasks with PowerShell and T-SQL, and collaborate with apps and infra teams while mentoring junior engineers and maintaining comprehensive documentation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with Always On Availability Groups in multi-site environments.
• Experience implementing backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies for mission-critical databases.
• Proficiency with database automation and scripting (PowerShell, T-SQL).
• Hands-on with SSRS and data presentation tools (Qlik) is required.
• Experience monitoring and tuning reporting workloads for BI/analytics.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments, including performance tuning and disaster recovery.
• Design and maintain database architectures with high availability using Always On AG.
• Lead performance diagnostics, query tuning, and workload analysis.
• Collaborate with application and infra teams on schema design, standards, and release planning.
• Develop proactive monitoring and alerting for performance and capacity risks.
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell and T-SQL.
• Manage database upgrades, patching, and migrations with minimal downtime.
• Ensure security, compliance, and auditing across databases.
• Support reporting and analytics workloads for business users.
• Maintain technical runbooks and documentation.
• Research and evaluate database tools and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Participate in on-call rotations as needed to maintain availability.

Skills

SQL Server administration

Performance tuning

Automation scripting

Documentation

Communication

Tools

PowerShell

T-SQL

SSRS

Qlik

Idera SQL DM

Job description

This position is fully onsite in Warren, MI

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments, including performance tuning, capacity planning, backup, restore, and disaster recovery.
• Design, implement, and maintain highly available and scalable database architectures using SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery technologies (e.g., Always On Availability Groups, multi-site deployments).
• Lead database performance diagnostics and tuning efforts, including query optimization, indexing strategies, and workload analysis.
• Partner with application and infrastructure teams on schema design, database standards, code reviews, and release planning.
• Develop and enhance proactive monitoring and alerting solutions to identify performance, capacity, and availability risks before impact.
• Automate routine database administration tasks using scripting and standardized operational processes (e.g., PowerShell, T-SQL).
• Manage database lifecycle activities including upgrades, patching, and migrations.
• Ensure database environments meet enterprise security, compliance, and governance requirements, including access controls and auditing.
• Support and optimize reporting and analytics workloads to ensure data accuracy, performance, and availability for business users.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and continuously improve operational processes and runbooks.
• Research and evaluate database tools, technologies, and best practices to improve reliability and performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Participate in on‑call rotations and provide off‑hours support as required to maintain system availability.

Requirements

• Extensive experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments, including performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Always On Availability Groups in multi‑site environments.
• Experience implementing and managing backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies for mission‑critical databases.
• Proficiency with database automation and scripting (PowerShell, T‑SQL).
• Hands‑on experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Qlik, and other data presentation or reporting tools is required.
• Experience supporting and tuning reporting workloads for business intelligence and analytics use cases.
• Experience with database monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Idera SQL DM, native SQL Server monitoring).
• Solid understanding of SQL Server security best practices, including least‑privilege access and auditing.
• Experience planning and executing SQL Server upgrades, patching, and migrations with minimal downtime.
• Knowledge of Python for automation, tooling, or data‑related tasks is a plus.
• Highly self‑motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in high‑pressure environments.
• Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.
• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives. (Based on experience).