SQL Dba

Artifintech; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Artifintech is seeking a seasoned SQL Server DBA in New Jersey to manage enterprise databases across multiple SQL Server versions. The role covers installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning, with a strong emphasis on backups, security, and high availability.

Strong PowerShell scripting skills are required for automation and efficiency. The candidate should bring extensive experience with HA/DR strategies, including Always On, replication, log shipping, mirroring, and

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of MS SQL Server DBA experience.
• Experience with SQL Server 2008R2 through 2022.
• Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of SQL Server instances.
• Migration from older SQL Server versions to newer ones.
• Upgrade SQL Server with service packs and patches.
• Backup, restore, and recovery strategies expertise.
• HA/DR experience: Always On, Replication, Log Shipping, Mirroring, Clustering.
• PowerShell and SQL scripting for automation.

Skills

SQL Server DBA

Database Administration

PowerShell scripting

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

High availability

Migration

Security auditing

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

SQL Server Agent

Always On Availability Groups

SQL Server Integration Services

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Work Authorization:US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

• We are looking candidate having 6-8 years of experience in MS SQL server administration.
• 6-8 years of Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration experience in SQL Server 2008R2/2008/2012/2014/2016/2017/2019/2022.
• Installation configuration and troubleshooting of SQL Server 2012/2014/2016/2017/2019/2022.
• Experience in Migrating from SQL Server 2012 (or any lower versions) to SQL Server 2014/2016/2017/2019/2022.
• Experience in upgrading SQL server to new versions and applying service packs and patches.
• Proficient with SQL Management Studio, Enterprise Manager, Query Analyzer, rescheduling jobs with SQL Server.
• Creating DB Maintenance plans, rebuild/reorganize indexes & performing integrity checks.
• Highly proficient in database Backup, Restore, Recovery, Linked servers, and Database Maintenance Plans.
• Experience with High Availability and Disaster Recoveries like Always on Availability groups, Replication, Log Shipping, Mirroring, and Clustering.
• Proficient in implementing different types of Replication Models like Snapshot, Transactional, and Merge.
• Experience in Implementing Always On in SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017,2019,2022.
• Involved in Installing, Configuring, and Maintaining of WSFC in Windows server/SQL Server 2012 and above versions
• Auditing database configuration and security configurations.
• Actively involved in troubleshooting the incidents and System Performance by tuning SQL queries and stored procedures by using Query store, SQL Profiler, Database Engine Tuning Advisor, Windows performance monitor, DMVs, Resource Governor, Data collection Reports, crystal reports, DBCC and Custom Script, Built-in performance Report and Activity Monitor.
• Experience with Database Backup and Restore. Experience in various encryption types
• Should have PowerShell and SQL Scripting knowledge for automation things.

Good to have

• Desired Candidate Profile
• Customer management and teaming skills, supporting customers on phone and written correspondence regarding technical questions and issues
• Logical and Critical thinking skills
• Deep technical and troubleshooting skills
• Passion for technology and learning
• Communicate efficiently both written and verbally with a wide variety of customers.
• Very enthusiastic and eager to learn new things.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.