Senior MS SQL DBA - AlwaysOn & Performance Lead

BC Forward; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Senior MS SQL Server DBA / Application DBA in Chandler, AZ. The contract spans 11 months and includes MS SQL Server administration, high availability, tuning, and automation. The role leads initiatives, collaborates with app teams, and ensures reliable database services in a project-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in SQL Server administration, expertise with AlwaysOn, and scripting skills (Shell/Python). Banking/financial services exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on MS SQL Server administration including installation, configuration, backup/recovery, and security.
• Expertise with AlwaysOn and performance tuning for large environments; capacity planning.
• Experience partnering with application teams and exposure to banking/financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex MS SQL Server database solutions using best practices.
• Lead initiatives and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot issues, drive process improvements, and promote operational excellence.

Skills

MS SQL Server administration

AlwaysOn availability groups

Performance tuning

Automation

Shell scripting

Python

Linux administration

NoSQL TigerGraph

Team leadership

Client accountability

Tools

SQL Server

AlwaysOn

Python

Shell

TigerGraph

Job description

BCforward is seeking a Senior MS SQL Server DBA / Application DBA in Chandler, AZ. The contract spans 11 months and includes MS SQL Server administration, high availability, tuning, and automation. The role leads initiatives, collaborates with app teams, and ensures reliable database services in a project-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in SQL Server administration, expertise with AlwaysOn, and scripting skills (Shell/Python). Banking/financial services exposure is a plus.