Senior SQL Server DBA Engineer - Automation & Performance

Fifth Third Bank; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank seeks a Lead Technical Engineer - DBA SQL Server in Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on expert administration and support of SQL Server databases, with emphasis on automation, performance tuning, and secure, compliant infrastructure management.

Responsibilities include upgrading and maintaining SQL Server environments, documenting standards, mentoring teammates, and contributing to risk management and project planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer SQL Server databases in an enterprise environment.
• Automate tasks with PowerShell and use Jenkins/Ansible for self-service tooling.
• Tune performance of complex queries and processes for in-house and vendor apps.
• Assess new SQL Server instances, manage inventory, and optimize licenses.
• Design IT infrastructure strategies for database environments with security and maintenance in mind.
• Create and maintain audit, compliance, and training documentation.
• Explain database concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in on-call rotations and team discussions.
• Commit to risk management and policy adherence.

Skills

SQL Server

PowerShell

Jenkins/Ansible

Performance tuning

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

SQL Server

SSAS

SSIS

SSRS

Jenkins

Ansible

Job description

Fifth Third Bank seeks a Lead Technical Engineer - DBA SQL Server in Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on expert administration and support of SQL Server databases, with emphasis on automation, performance tuning, and secure, compliant infrastructure management.

Responsibilities include upgrading and maintaining SQL Server environments, documenting standards, mentoring teammates, and contributing to risk management and project planning.