SQL Database Engineer

## SQL Database EngineerApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Phoenix, AZ: Fairfield, IA: West Des Moines, IAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R-2025-148# **Job Summary**# **Key Deliverables and Responsibilities**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 both Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL environments, supporting critical business applications.* 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 + 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 + T-SQL (including complex stored procedures and triggers)**Preferred Skills*** Experience with: + SQL Server performance monitoring tools + Data migration and hybrid cloud environments + 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* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills**Why Join Us*** Work across on-prem and cloud (Azure) database platforms* Hands-on experience with high availability and replication at scale* Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional partnerships* Hybrid flexibility in Phoenix, Des Moines, or Fairfield* Opportunities for growth and advancement**Why Cambridge?**Cambridge has competitive benefits and promotes a work/life balance to encourage individual success.* Premium benefit package including medical, vision, dental, life and long-term disability insurance* Vacation/sick time* 401K retirement plan with company matching program* Eleven paid holidaysYou can find more details about our comprehensive benefits package here.**Company Overview:**At Cambridge, our purpose is simple: to make a difference in the lives of our financial advisors, their clients, and our associates. Founded in 1981, we have 45 years of experience supporting independent financial advisors with industry-leading tools, compliance, and transition services. Guided by our core values—integrity, commitment, flexibility, and kindness—we put financial advisors first in every decision we make.Cambridge is an internally controlled, growth-focused independent broker-dealer, ranked among the largest and fastest-growing firms in the industry. With home offices in Fairfield, Iowa, and Phoenix, Arizona, and a nationwide reach, our 900 associates maintain a 4:1 advisor-to-associate ratio to ensure personalized service.Our community of over 4,000 producing financial advisors includes diverse business models—RIA, corporate RIA, hybrid, fee-only, and brokerage—and offers a broad selection of investment solutions with no proprietary products. For further information about Cambridge, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr