SQL Server Database Architect

MBI Digital Corp; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a SQL Server Database Architect with over 10 years of database experience. This remote position emphasizes building and leading a DBA team, ensuring SQL Server performance and security, and requires a strong understanding of high-availability solutions. The successful candidate will guide database strategy and optimize systems while collaborating with multiple teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in database administration and architecture, focusing on SQL Server.
• 5+ years in a leadership role guiding DBA teams.
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake administration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive DBA strategy for scalability and high availability.
• Lead and mentor DBA team, ensuring best practices.
• Architect and optimize SQL Server databases for performance.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

Database architecture

Database administration

Database optimization

Disaster recovery solutions

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., MCSE, AWS/Azure Database Certifications)

Tools

PowerShell

T-SQL

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Bluticis looking for a SQL ServerDatabase Architect with10+ years of experience in database administration and architecture, with a focus on SQL Server and 5+ years in a leadership role, guiding DBA teams and setting database strategy.

The candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the overall database administration (DBA) strategy, leading the DBA team, and ensuring the optimal performance of our SQL Server environments. This role requires deep expertise in SQL Server architecture, database optimization, and high availability solutions. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader, capable of setting direction and best practices for database management.

This is a remote position to start with for 6-12 months. After the contract, if the position turnsout to be contract-to-hire, candidates will need to physically reside in OR, CA, or WA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive the DBA strategy to ensure scalability, security, and high availability of database systems
• Provide direction, mentorship, and oversight to the DBA team, ensuring best practices in database administration
• Architect, implement, and optimize SQL Server databases to meet the performance and reliability needs of the business
• SQL Expertise: Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries, storedprocedures, and indexing strategies to enhance database performance
• Automation & Scripting: Utilize scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate database processes and deployments
• Lead efforts to optimize database performance, including query tuning, indexingstrategies, and resource allocation
• Design and implement high-availability solutions, replication strategies, and disaster recovery plans for critical databases
• Ensure database security, access control, and compliance with industry standards and company policies
• Work closely with development, infrastructure, and business teams to align databasesolutions with company objectives
• Establish and maintain database documentation, policies, and best practices for database administration.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with developers, data engineers, and business teams to align database solutions with organizational goals

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in database administration and architecture, with a focus on SQL Server
• 5+ years in a leadership role, guiding DBA teams and setting database strategy
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake administration, including data modeling, security,and workload management
• Advanced degree or certifications (MCSE: Data Management & Analytics, AWS/Azure Database Certifications) are a plus
• Knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Skills:

• Expert-level experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including database architecture, administration, and optimization.
• Strong understanding of SQL Server high-availability and disaster recovery solutions (Always On, replication, mirroring, etc.).
• Experience with database automation, scripting (PowerShell, T-SQL), and performance tuning.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.