Database Administrator | SQL Server & Azure | -New York City

Tech Mirrors; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mirrors in the New York City Metropolitan Area is seeking a Database Administrator to design, implement, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL environments, delivering high availability and robust backup strategies.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience, a BS in CS or IT, and strong skills in Windows Server, SQL Server, and performance tuning. Hybrid work arrangement with three onsite days is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• Strong expertise in Windows Server, SQL Server, and Microsoft Azure
• Experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Storage, and security fundamentals
• Hands-on experience implementing Always On high availability
• Strong SQL knowledge
• Strong logical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, tune, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL databases
• Perform SQL Server installations, upgrades, and migrations
• Optimize database performance and conduct query tuning
• Implement high-availability solutions, including Always On
• Develop and manage database backup and recovery strategies
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues
• Support database security, compliance, data modeling, and migrations
• Develop and maintain database procedures, standards, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with application development, infrastructure, network, and systems teams
• Provide technical direction and guidance to junior database staff
• Evaluate new database technologies and support ongoing Microsoft Azure initiatives

Skills

SQL Server

Azure

Windows Server

T-SQL

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure SQL Managed Instance

Always On

SQL Server

Job description

Database Administrator | SQL Server & Azure

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visa: usc

loc:New York City Metropolitan Area · hybrid 3 days

Job discription About the job

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, tune, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Managed Instance databases
• Perform SQL Server installations, upgrades, and migrations
• Optimize database performance and conduct query tuning
• Implement high-availability solutions, including Always On
• Develop and manage database backup and recovery strategies
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues
• Support database security, compliance, data modeling, and migrations
• Develop and maintain database procedures, standards, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with application development, infrastructure, network, and systems teams
• Provide technical direction and guidance to junior database staff
• Evaluate new database technologies and support ongoing Microsoft Azure initiatives

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• Strong expertise in Windows Server, SQL Server, and Microsoft Azure
• Experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Storage, and Azure security fundamentals
• Hands‑on experience implementing Always On high availability
• Strong SQL knowledge
• Strong logical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Python experience
• Microsoft technology certifications
• Experience with Oracle, UNIX/Linux, shell scripting, and database automation