SQL Server DBA - Remote work | REF#298646

BairesDev; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

USD salary

Home office setup

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Mentorship

Growth opportunities

Job summary

BairesDev, a global technology leader with a 4,000+ team delivering remote roles worldwide, seeks a SQL Server DBA to ensure production database performance, health, and security. You will own data infrastructure reliability and scalability for critical operations.

Join a fully remote team featuring mentorship, career growth, and a multicultural environment. You will design robust backup/DR strategies, tune complex queries, and safeguard data across SQL Server, Oracle, and Postgres environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Database Administration for SQL Server or similar RDBMS.
• Expertise in production databases including SQL Server, Oracle, or Postgres.
• Advanced proficiency in T-SQL.
• Hands-on experience with backups, replication, and HA/DR strategies.
• Deep understanding of database security at scale.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain production database environments.
• Perform advanced query tuning and optimization to enhance system performance and efficiency.
• Design and execute robust backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Manage database security protocols and infrastructure to safeguard sensitive data at scale.
• Monitor system health proactively to identify and resolve potential bottlenecks before they impact users.

Skills

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

T-SQL

Performance tuning

Backup/Recovery

Database security

English

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting‑edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

SQL Server DBA at BairesDev

As a SQL Server DBA, you will ensure the optimal performance and reliability of production database environments. You will take ownership of database health and scalability, ensuring that data infrastructure remains secure and highly available for critical business operations.

What You'll Do

• Administer and maintain production database environments.
• Perform advanced query tuning and optimization to enhance system performance and efficiency.
• Design and execute robust backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Manage database security protocols and infrastructure to safeguard sensitive data at scale.
• Monitor system health proactively to identify and resolve potential bottlenecks before they impact users.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in Database Administration, with a focus on SQL Server or similar RDBMS.
• Proven expertise in operating and tuning production databases including SQL Server, Oracle, or Postgres.
• Advanced proficiency in T‑SQL/PLSQL and performance tuning for complex queries.
• Hands‑on experience managing database backups, replication, and HA/DR strategies.
• Deep understanding of database security and infrastructure at scale.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!

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