Senior SQL Server DBA / Data Platform Engineer

Job Description Insight Global is seeking a Senior DBA / Data Platform Engineer for a top global technology and distribution client. This role sits at the core of the organization’s data ecosystem, responsible for designing, scaling, and optimizing database and data platform infrastructure. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring data is reliable, performant, and accessible across systems while partnering closely with engineering and infrastructure teams. This is a high-impact opportunity to help build out a modern data platform within a fast-paced, global environment. Day-to-Day Design, implement, maintain, and optimize database environments Monitor and improve database performance across environments Build and maintain data pipelines for reliable data movement Establish database standards (naming, indexing, backup/recovery) Collaborate with engineers on data models and schema design Support development of modern data platforms (warehousing, ETL/ELT) Ensure database security and compliance across regions Partner with infrastructure teams on cloud and hybrid environments We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Skills and Requirements 5+ years of experience as a DBA or Data Platform Engineer in production environments Deep expertise in at least one RDBMS: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL Strong performance tuning and query optimization experience Solid database design knowledge: normalization, indexing, partitioning, replication Experience with backup, recovery, and high availability configurations Hands‑on experience with ETL/ELT and data pipeline tools (dbt, Airflow, SSIS, etc.) Ability to collaborate with engineering teams on schemas and query design Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills for complex data issues Experience working in distributed, multi‑timezone environments Cloud database experience (AWS RDS, Aurora, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL) Knowledge of NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch) Exposure to modern data stack tools (Snowflake, dbt, Airflow) Experience with data governance, data quality, metadata management Familiarity with real-time streaming tools (Kafka, AWS Kinesis) Industry background in electronic components, B2B tech, or distribution #J-18808-Ljbffr Insight Global