Senior SQL DBA: High Availability & Cloud Ready

Robotics Technologies LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Robotics Technologies LLC is seeking a seasoned SQL Database Administrator to manage enterprise SQL Server environments in Atlanta. The role emphasizes high availability, performance tuning, backup strategies, and security, with cloud database exposure (Azure/AWS) and automation via PowerShell.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in SQL Server administration, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with app and infra teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Database Administration or SQL Server Engineering.
• 5+ years administering Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Experience with performance tuning, troubleshooting, and query optimization.
• Knowledge of high availability, disaster recovery, backup and restoration strategies.
• Knowledge of database security, access management, and data protection practices.
• Experience with cloud-based SQL database environments is preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with application and infrastructure teams.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain SQL Server databases.
• Monitor performance, availability, and system health.
• Resolve performance issues, blocking, deadlocks, and slow queries.
• Develop and maintain backup, restoration, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Configure Always On, replication, and failover solutions.
• Perform upgrades, migrations, patching, and maintenance.
• Optimize queries, stored procedures, indexes, and execution plans.
• Manage users, roles, permissions, security policies, and auditing.
• Monitor storage, capacity, and resource utilization.
• Automate routine tasks using SQL Agent and PowerShell.
• Collaborate with developers and infra teams; maintain documentation.
• Ensure compliance and best practices in operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / related field

Master's degree preferred

Microsoft certifications (Azure) advantageous

Tools

SQL Server

SSMS

PowerShell

Windows Server

Azure SQL Database

Azure SQL Managed Instance

AWS RDS for SQL Server

SQL Server Profiler

Redgate

SolarWinds

Job description

Robotics Technologies LLC is seeking a seasoned SQL Database Administrator to manage enterprise SQL Server environments in Atlanta. The role emphasizes high availability, performance tuning, backup strategies, and security, with cloud database exposure (Azure/AWS) and automation via PowerShell.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in SQL Server administration, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with app and infra teams.