Hybrid Azure SQL DBA — Data Platform & CloudOps

Roadrunner

Downers Grove (IL)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Roadrunner, a leader in smart logistics, seeks a Database Administrator to support on-premises and Azure SQL environments. You will own operations, improve performance, and drive cloud data initiatives across data warehouses and data lakes.

Responsibilities include tuning, upgrades, and incident resolution, plus contributing to modernization plans and CI/CD pipelines. Strong T-SQL, SQL Server expertise, and 4 years in similar roles are required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
4 years of hands-on experience supporting SQL Server environments (on-premises and Azure).
4 years of experience with Azure-based data warehouse and data integration solutions.
Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (2008–2019) including SSRS, SSIS, SSAS.
Advanced T-SQL skills with the ability to write and optimize complex queries.
Experience with performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization.
Proven experience managing CI/CD pipelines in cloud data environments.
Solid understanding of database architecture, design principles, and data modeling.
Experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lakes, and Azure DevOps preferred.

Responsibilities

Own database operations and performance.
Administer and support SQL Server environments across on-premises and Azure platforms.
Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and proactively optimize database performance.
Manage transactional log processes, ensuring reliable restoration and data integrity.
Analyze workload patterns and implement tuning strategies to improve efficiency and scalability.
Drive cloud and infrastructure excellence.
Administer and enhance Azure-based data warehouse and database environments.
Lead patching, upgrades, and release deployments to maintain security and performance standards.
Support cloud-native data solutions including Azure SQL, Data Factory, and Data Lakes.
Contribute to cloud architecture decisions and modernization initiatives.
Execute and improve database systems and projects.
Define, plan, and coordinate database-related projects from concept through implementation.
Participate in enterprise initiatives to upgrade or modernize database platforms.
Identify system deficiencies and implement solutions that improve reliability and efficiency.
Maintain up-to-date documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
Resolve incidents and maintain availability.
Provide 24x7x365 support coverage as part of a shared operations model.
Resolve incidents, service requests, and change orders in a timely, high-quality manner.
Act as a technical escalation point for database-related issues.
Ensure clear communication and status updates for all assigned work.
Enable data integrity, security, and best practices.
Apply established methodologies and governance standards across database environments.
Maintain CI/CD processes within cloud data platforms to support consistent deployments.
Ensure security, compliance, and data protection best practices are enforced.
Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to prevent recurring issues.