Hybrid DBA: SQL Server & PostgreSQL Performance

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

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.