Senior Cloud DB Engineer – AWS, SQL Server, Automation

The Hartford; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Senior Cloud Database Engineer to design, implement, and operate SQL Server on Windows across VMware and AWS EC2. You will automate deployments with PowerShell, Ansible, and Terraform, while leveraging AI to improve efficiency and root-cause analysis.

Hybrid schedule with offices in Columbus, Chicago, Hartford, or Charlotte is expected. Ideal candidates bring 7–12 years in SQL Server and 3+ years on AWS/Azure, plus experience with Availability Groups, Failover Clusters,

Qualifications

• 7–12 years experience with SQL Server Administration, Development or Architecture.
• 3+ years of experience on cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, with preference on AWS.
• 6+ years of Microsoft SQL Server, Availability Groups and Failover Clusters.
• 5+ years of development/automation using PowerShell and PowerShell remoting via WinRM.
• 2+ years using Ansible to configure Windows systems via WinRM (Chef/Puppet also considered).
• 2+ years experience with Terraform.
• AWS certifications are highly recommended for this position.
• Familiarity with T-SQL, .Net, PowerShell, Python, GO.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with database specialists to enhance the AWS-based database product portfolio, focusing on SQL Server on EC2.
• Work with Linux and other databases like PostgreSQL, Oracle, NoSQL as needed.
• Leverage AI tools to boost productivity while owning technical decisions.
• Follow fault-tolerant design, separation of duties, observability, and operator-friendly practices.
• Use AI to improve operations: analyze logs, metrics, incidents, and configuration drift for root-cause analysis.
• Design, build, and operate SQL Server on Windows across VMware and AWS EC2.

Skills

SQL Server Administration

Cloud platforms AWS

Powershell

Ansible

Terraform

VMware

Python

GO

TSQL

.NET

WinRM

Tools

AWS EC2

Terraform

VMware

WinRM

Job description

The Hartford is seeking a Senior Cloud Database Engineer to design, implement, and operate SQL Server on Windows across VMware and AWS EC2. You will automate deployments with PowerShell, Ansible, and Terraform, while leveraging AI to improve efficiency and root-cause analysis.

Hybrid schedule with offices in Columbus, Chicago, Hartford, or Charlotte is expected. Ideal candidates bring 7–12 years in SQL Server and 3+ years on AWS/Azure, plus experience with Availability Groups, Failover Clusters,