SQL Database Administrator

Looking for only W2 (NO Corp to Corp applicable)

Permanent Fulltime position

Job Title: SQL Server DBA

Onsite role in Locations : San Diego, CA

Required:

• 6+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA
• Strong expertise in SQL performance tuning and database optimization
• Hands-on experience with Databricks
• Experience with Spark (PySpark/Scala)
• Knowledge of ETL processes and data pipelines
• Exposure to AWS or Azure cloud environments

Nice to Have

• Experience with Delta Lake or data lake architecture
• Familiarity with CI/CD or DevOps tools
• Banking/financial domain experience

Department : Data Engineering / Data Platform

Job Summary

We are seeking a SQL DBA with hands-on Databricks experience to support and optimize enterprise data platforms. This role combines strong database administration expertise with modern data engineering capabilities, focusing on performance, scalability and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor and maintain SQL Server databases
• Perform performance tuning, query optimization and troubleshooting
• Manage backups, restores and high availability (HA/DR) solutions
• Ensure database security, integrity and compliance
• Develop and manage data pipelines using Databricks
• Work with large-scale data processing using Spark (PySpark/Scala)
• Support ETL/ELT workflows and data transformations
• Optimize data processing for performance and scalability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data platform initiatives