SQL Database Administrator - SQL DBA

Retirement Clearinghouse, LLC; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical, dental, vision, life, short/‑

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Retirement Clearinghouse, LLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a SQL Database Administrator (SQL DBA) to manage SQL Server environments, optimize performance, and support quarterly releases. The role requires 2+ years of SQL Server experience and strong T-SQL skills, with a hybrid schedule and in-office presence every Tuesday.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with Always On, DMVs, and performance tuning, plus excellent problem-solving and collaboration with developers and application

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Microsoft SQL Server experience.
• Strong SQL and T-SQL skills, able to write, analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize complex queries.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server administration and performance tuning.
• Experience analyzing execution plans and using DMVs, SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events to diagnose issues.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to identify root causes and propose solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, able to manage priorities.
• Ability to work independently and with a team, adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Solve real-world technical problems by responding to end-user requests, investigating data, and identifying root causes.
• Manage SQL Server environments: install, configure, and maintain databases.
• Optimize database performance by analyzing execution plans and DMVs to improve queries.
• Protect production performance by tuning queries and ensuring stability and availability.
• Collaborate with developers and application support to implement database changes per standards.
• Support quarterly releases by preparing for and executing deployments.
• Support SQL Server upgrades and feature evaluations prior to migrations.
• Maintain clear technical documentation: diagrams, procedures, data definitions, and reports.

Skills

SQL Server

T-SQL

Query optimization

DMVs & plans

Always On

Analytical skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

SQL Server Profiler

Extended Events

PowerShell

WhereScape RED

Job description

SQL Database Administrator - SQL DBA

A Charlotte Magazine top workplace for three consecutive years (2024–2026)!

At RCH, we use innovative technology to help millions of Americans preserve their retirement savings. We’re a collaborative team that values fresh ideas, technical excellence, work-life balance, and people who take pride in what they do. This position will work in our Charlotte office every Tuesday. Candidates must reside in the Charlotte, NC.

What you will do:

Solve real-world technical problems. Respond to technical requests from end users of RCH products and systems, investigate issues, analyze available data, and quickly identify root causes.

Manage SQL Server environments. Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server database environments.

Optimize database performance. Analyze execution plans, Dynamic Management Views (DMVs), and other diagnostic tools to identify bottlenecks and improve query performance, scalability, and efficiency.

Protect production performance. Review and tune queries flagged as potentially harmful to production systems, helping maintain stability, availability, and reliability.

Collaborate with developers and application support. Work directly with application support specialists and developers to implement database changes in accordance with company standards and change management policies.

Support quarterly releases. Partner with the application support team to prepare for and execute quarterly application releases.

Support SQL Server upgrades and improvements. Evaluate new SQL Server features, trace flags, and operational changes before database migrations and version upgrades.

Maintain clear technical documentation. Create and update database diagrams, operational procedures, data standards, data definitions, and reports.

WHAT YOU BRING

• At least 2 years of relevant Microsoft SQL Server experience, through professional experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Strong, advanced-level SQL and T-SQL skills, including the ability to write, analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize complex queries.
• Hands‑on experience with SQL Server administration and database performance tuning.
• Experience analyzing SQL execution plans and using DMVs, SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, or similar tools to diagnose and resolve performance issues.
• Hands‑on experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to work independently, collaborate with a team, and adapt to changing business and technical needs.

Bonus points: Data warehousing experience or familiarity with WhereScape RED, and PowerShell proficiency for database administration, automation, or related tasks.

A bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field is preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered. Candidates will complete a technical assessment.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

$100,000–$110,000 annual salary

Bonus potential

Hybrid flexibility: Work remotely most of the week, with just one required office day every Tuesday

18 PTO days + 5 sick days + 3 floating holidays annually, plus paid company holidays

Benefits start on day one: Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long‑term disability insurance

401(k) eligibility from day one, with employer matching and immediate 100% vesting

A supportive culture that values work‑life balance

Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

THE DETAILS

Location: Charlotte, NC — hybrid schedule

In‑office requirement: Every Tuesday

Important: Applicants must live within commuting distance of our Charlotte office.

Retirement Clearinghouse is an EEO employer and participates in the E-Verify program. Pre‑employment background checks will be performed upon offer of employment