SQL Database Engineer

Job Summary We’re seeking a Database Engineer to join our Technology team. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain high‑performance, secure, and highly available database systems including Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL environments, supporting critical business applications. Key Deliverables and Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain relational database systems for performance, scalability and reliability. Administer and support Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL databases, ensuring optimal performance and uptime. Architect and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including failover strategies. Configure and manage database replication technologies to support data distribution and system resilience. Perform core DBA functions including patching, database upgrades, environment cloning, and backup/monitoring processes. Analyze and troubleshoot performance issues across database and application layers. Partner with developers to support query optimization and performance tuning. Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to ensure systems align with business requirements. Support ongoing improvements to database architecture in a large‑scale, complex environment. What We Are Looking For 4+ years of experience in database engineering or administration. Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (on‑prem) database administration and Azure SQL Database / cloud‑based database administration. High availability solutions (e.g., clustering, failover groups, availability groups). Database replication (transactional, merge, or similar technologies). Relational database design. Proficiency in T‑SQL including complex stored procedures and triggers. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Preferred Skills Experience with SQL Server performance monitoring tools. Data migration and hybrid cloud environments. Experience with IIS and SharePoint environments. PostgreSQL administration or development experience. Test data management or synthetic data tools (e.g., Generative Data platforms, GenRocket). Familiarity with cloud migrations and distributed systems. Benefits Hybrid flexibility in Phoenix, Des Moines, or Fairfield. Competitive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life and long‑term disability insurance. Vacation/sick time. 401K retirement plan with company matching. Eleven paid holidays. Opportunities for growth and advancement. #J-18808-Ljbffr