Lead SQL Server DBA - 24/7 Production & Upgrades

Atria Group LLC; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Lead SQL Server DBA to supervise a team of junior and mid-level DBAs. This role involves both leadership duties and hands-on database administration, including support for SQL Server and Oracle environments. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, with experience in performance tuning and a background in SQL Server upgrades. The role is critical as the client transitions to a 24/7 support model, offering long-term growth opportunities within a large SQL Server environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a leader with experience in managing DBA teams.
• Must be able to work with Active/Active Clusters.
• Experience with SQL Server 2005, 2008, 2012 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single onsite point of contact for the management team.
• Perform nightly DBA duties and provide production support.
• Participate in SQL Server upgrade project and application troubleshooting.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

TSQL

Job description

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Lead SQL Server DBA to supervise a team of junior and mid-level DBAs. This role involves both leadership duties and hands-on database administration, including support for SQL Server and Oracle environments. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, with experience in performance tuning and a background in SQL Server upgrades. The role is critical as the client transitions to a 24/7 support model, offering long-term growth opportunities within a large SQL Server environment.