Senior SQL & Azure Data Platform DBA

BRAINS WORKGROUP, INC.; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

BRAINS WORKGROUP, INC. is seeking a Senior DBA to manage SQL Server environments and the Azure data platform in a hybrid Central New Jersey setting. The role emphasizes on-call support, modernization, and cloud adoption for mission-critical databases.

The ideal candidate will have strong automation skills, experience with Azure-native services, and exposure to PostgreSQL. This is a permanent full-time opportunity with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of SQL Server administration experience in large-scale enterprises.
• Hands-on with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
• Experience with PostgreSQL is a plus and beneficial for hybrid environments.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support SQL Server environments 2016–2025 and Azure databases.
• Provide L3 operational support and senior escalation for complex incidents.
• Design, implement, and test high availability, DR, and recoverability solutions.
• Automate operational processes using PowerShell, dbatools.io, and IaC where applicable.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, and development teams to optimize performance.

Skills

SQL Server

Azure SQL DB

PostgreSQL exposure

PowerShell

Tools

dbatools.io

Azure Automation

Git

Job description

BRAINS WORKGROUP, INC. is seeking a Senior DBA to manage SQL Server environments and the Azure data platform in a hybrid Central New Jersey setting. The role emphasizes on-call support, modernization, and cloud adoption for mission-critical databases.

The ideal candidate will have strong automation skills, experience with Azure-native services, and exposure to PostgreSQL. This is a permanent full-time opportunity with a robust benefits package.