Senior Database Administrator

Sphise; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphise is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to own a critical database environment across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, on‑premises infrastructure, and Azure. This hands‑on role emphasizes reliability, performance, security, disaster recovery, automation, and cloud modernization.

The ideal candidate will work independently, establish database standards, solve complex production issues, and lead major upgrades and migrations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of DBA or database engineering experience.
• Strong production experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Production experience with PostgreSQL.
• Experience with SQL Server upgrades and infrastructure migrations.
• Strong knowledge of backup, restore, HA, DR, performance tuning, and security.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure database services.
• Windows Server and Linux administration experience.
• Strong scripting skills with T SQL plus PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own database performance, availability, capacity, security, and recovery.
• Manage SQL Server and PostgreSQL production environments.
• Establish monitoring, documentation, backup, and disaster recovery standards.
• Lead SQL Server upgrades, infrastructure migrations, and Azure migrations.
• Design and maintain HA and DR solutions, including Always On and replication.
• Troubleshoot performance issues, queries, indexing, blocking, and capacity.
• Automate database administration and operational processes.
• Partner with application, ERP, integration, and BI teams.
• Establish database engineering standards and best practices.

Skills

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Azure

PowerShell

Bash

Python

T-SQL

Communication

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Azure

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to take full ownership of a business critical database environment across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, on premises infrastructure, and Azure. This is a hands on role focused on improving reliability, performance, security, disaster recovery, automation, and cloud modernization.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently, establishing database standards, solving complex production issues, and leading major upgrades and migrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own database performance, availability, capacity, security, and recovery.
• Manage SQL Server and PostgreSQL production environments.
• Establish monitoring, documentation, backup, and disaster recovery standards.
• Lead SQL Server upgrades, infrastructure migrations, and Azure migrations.
• Design and maintain HA and DR solutions, including Always On and replication.
• Troubleshoot performance issues, queries, indexing, blocking, and capacity.
• Automate database administration and operational processes.
• Partner with application, ERP, integration, and BI teams.
• Establish database engineering standards and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of DBA or database engineering experience.
• Strong production experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Production experience with PostgreSQL.
• Experience with SQL Server upgrades and infrastructure migrations.
• Strong knowledge of backup, restore, HA, DR, performance tuning, and security.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure database services.
• Windows Server and Linux administration experience.
• Strong scripting skills with T SQL plus PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Highly Preferred

• Databricks and lakehouse experience.
• Infrastructure as code and database CI and CD.
• Experience with ERP, distribution, manufacturing, retail, or warehouse environments.
• Experience building a database function or establishing DBA standards.
• Azure or relevant database certifications.

Nice to Have

• Data warehouse and BI experience.
• MySQL, Oracle, or MongoDB experience.
• VMware, SAN and NAS, and storage performance knowledge.
• Cybersecurity, compliance, or audit experience.
• Availability to work in a US timezone.
• Competitive salary to recognize and reward your achievements.
• Flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth.