Senior SQL Server DBA - High Availability & DR Expert
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Job summary
Jobtailor seeks an experienced Database Administrator to install, configure, optimize, and monitor Microsoft SQL Server databases in both standalone and high-availability environments. You will manage schemas, jobs, tables, views, and security, ensuring backups, DR testing, and compliance across development, test, UAT, and production environments.
The role requires strong T-SQL development, performance tuning, index management, and experience with SSIS/SSRS, PowerShell, and CI/CD deployment of
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of database administration or database support experience.
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration.
- Experience with HA/DR in enterprise environments.
- Strong T-SQL development and query tuning skills.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain SQL Server databases across environments.
- Optimize queries, indexes, and execution plans for performance.
- Ensure backups, restores, DR readiness, and security compliance.
- Collaborate with developers, IT operations, and stakeholders on deployments and data migrations.
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Job description
Jobtailor seeks an experienced Database Administrator to install, configure, optimize, and monitor Microsoft SQL Server databases in both standalone and high-availability environments. You will manage schemas, jobs, tables, views, and security, ensuring backups, DR testing, and compliance across development, test, UAT, and production environments.
The role requires strong T-SQL development, performance tuning, index management, and experience with SSIS/SSRS, PowerShell, and CI/CD deployment of
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