Senior Sql Server Database Administrator

Programmers io; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers io in the United States is seeking a highly experienced Senior SQL Server DBA to manage enterprise database platforms across on-premise and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). The role centers on Microsoft SQL Server while also requiring PostgreSQL expertise and exposure to modern cloud-native database services.

The ideal candidate will own critical systems, work across relational and cloud environments, and collaborate with DevOps and application teams to ensure high

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of strong SQL Server DBA experience.
• Min 6+ years of hands-on working experience with PostgreSQL.
• Proven expertise in performance tuning, HA/DR, and production system management.
• Min 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or other managed database platforms.
• Exposure to MySQL / MariaDB and modern cloud-native databases.
• Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and scripting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support automation of database provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance tasks.
• Work with DevOps teams to integrate database operations within CI/CD pipelines.
• Use scripting (PowerShell, Python) for operational efficiency.
• Contribute to improving DBA processes through automation and standardization.

Skills

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Performance tuning

Scripting

Cloud databases

Tools

Azure SQL

AWS RDS

MySQL/MariaDB

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SQL Server DBA to manage and support enterprise database platforms across on-premise and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). The role is primarily centered around Microsoft SQL Server, while also requiring strong hands-on experience in PostgreSQL and exposure to modern cloud-native database services.

The ideal candidate should operate as a cross-skilled senior DBA, capable of working across multiple database technologies, supporting both SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments in production, and contributing to cloud-native database operations. The role demands strong ownership of critical systems, along with the ability to adapt to evolving database platforms across relational and non-relational ecosystems.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8-10 years of strong SQL Server DBA experience


• Min 6+ years of hands-on working experience with PostgreSQL


• Proven expertise in performance tuning, HA/DR, and production system management


• Min 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or other managed database platforms


• Exposure to MySQL / MariaDB and modern cloud-native databases


• Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and scripting skills

Automation & DevOps Alignment

• Support automation of database provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance tasks


• Work with DevOps teams to integrate database operations within CI/CD pipelines


• Use scripting (PowerShell, Python) for operational efficiency


• Contribute to improving DBA processes through automation and standardization

Professional Expectations

• Strong ownership mindset for critical production systems


• Ability to work across multiple database technologies and cloud environments
  
• Effective collaboration with application, cloud, and DevOps teams


• Team Player with a go getter mindset to contribute to project and practice initiatives


• Clear communication during escalations, incidents, and production issues