Senior SQL Server Consultant

Midwest Startups; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Startups is seeking a senior SQL Server consultant to design, implement, and optimize high-availability SQL Server solutions across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. You will work with clients to assess objectives, gather metrics, and architect scalable databases.

Responsibilities include performance tuning, backup/recovery strategies, health checks, documentation, and occasional pre-sales support. Travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with SQL Server in production environments.
• Experience with SQL Server 2016+ and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Proficient in HA/DR (Always On AGs, clustering, log shipping, replication).
• Strong backup/recovery strategies and performance tuning.
• Experience with installations, upgrades, and migrations.
• T-SQL development and Windows Server administration.
• Networking and virtualization (VMware, Nutanix).
• Storage architecture and monitoring; cloud certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to assess objectives and metrics.
• Architect and implement SQL Server solutions across on-prem and cloud.
• Perform performance tuning and troubleshooting for complex workloads.
• Create and maintain documentation and reports for managed services customers.
• Conduct health checks and system reviews; provide advisory services.
• Participate in pre-sales technical support and customer conversations.

Skills

SQL Server 2016+

Always On AGs

High Availability

Disaster Recovery

Backup and Recovery

Performance Tuning

T-SQL Development

Windows Server Administration

Networking

VMware

Nutanix

Storage Architecture

Cloud Experience

Azure

AWS

GCP

SQL Server Certifications

Cloud Certifications

Tools

VMware

Nutanix

Windows Server

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

SQL Server 2016+ High Availability/Disaster Recovery Always On Availability Groups Backup and Recovery Performance Tuning T-SQL Development Windows Server Administration Networking Virtualization (VMware Nutanix) Storage Architecture Azure AWS GCP SQL Server Certifications Cloud Certifications Consulting Customer Service Technical Documentation Root Cause Analysis

You'll consult with clients that are using — or migrating to — Microsoft SQL Server across on-prem and cloud platforms. Responsibilities include:

• Assessing technical and business objectives
• Gathering requirements and system metrics
• Architecting and implementing SQL Server solutions
• Performance tuning and troubleshooting
• Documentation and reporting
• Health checks and system reviews for managed services customers
• Project-based advisory services
• Occasional pre-sales technical support

Technical Qualifications: We're seeking someone with 10+ years of hands-on experience with SQL Server in production environments, including:

• SQL Server 2016 through the latest release
• High Availability/Disaster Recovery (Always On AGs, clustering, log shipping, replication)
• Backup and recovery strategies
• Performance tuning and optimization
• Installation, upgrades, and migrations
• T-SQL Development
• Windows Server administration
• Networking and virtualization (VMware, Nutanix)
• Storage architecture and monitoring
• Cloud experience (Azure/AWS/GCP) preferred
• SQL Server certifications and cloud certifications are a plus

Professional Qualities:

• Ability to work independently and within a high-performing team
• Strong attention to detail and documentation habits
• Proven consulting and customer service skills
• Natural curiosity and ongoing desire to learn
• Ability to analyze and solve root causes, not just symptoms
• Comfortable juggling tasks across multiple environments
• Experience presenting findings and leading customer conversations

Additional Requirements:

• Occasional travel to customer sites may be required
• Participation in a rotating 24/7 on-call support schedule is expected
• Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. — no sponsorship available

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