SQL Sr. Database Engineer (Hybrid)

SQL/AWS Sr. Database Engineer (Hybrid)

Data Analysis Incorporated (DAI) is the controlling entity of the O'Neil family of businesses. DAI and its subsidiaries operate in diverse industries worldwide, including global equity markets, health care, financial services, digital news, and insurance. Our global footprint allows our teams to be responsive to customer needs in a timely and efficient manner. We are dedicated to using technology and innovation to bring change and growth to our businesses. We believe in a dynamic workplace, creating engaging, informative products and services that help our customers succeed. Integrity is an essential characteristic for our firms and our associates; if this describes you, please apply!

The Senior Database Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance database systems that support critical business applications. This role requires deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server architecture, performance tuning, and production operations, with the ability to diagnose complex database performance issues and maintain highly available database environments. The engineer will work closely with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to design scalable database solutions, troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, and ensure reliable data platform operations. This position requires hands-on experience managing production database environments, implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions, and maintaining strong security and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• SQL Server Architecture & Performance Optimization
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery
• Security & Compliance
• Operational Database Management
• Database Upgrades & Platform Evolution
• Cloud & Hybrid Environments

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing and optimizing Microsoft SQL Server environments
• Strong expertise in T-SQL development, performance tuning, and database architecture
• Experience diagnosing database performance issues using DMVs, wait statistics, and execution plan analysis
• Experience implementing high availability solutions such as Always On Availability Groups
• Experience designing and maintaining enterprise backup and disaster recovery strategies
• Strong troubleshooting skills in high-transaction production environments
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PostgreSQL environments
• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• Familiarity with cloud database platforms (AWS EC2 / RDS)
• Experience with database monitoring and observability tools (Datadog, SolarWinds DPA, etc.)
• Knowledge of database automation or scripting languages

What Success Looks Like in This Role

The ideal candidate: Can own production SQL Server environments independently Has deep understanding of query execution, indexing, wait stats, and performance diagnostics Can troubleshoot complex database issues such as deadlocks, blocking, CPU spikes, and storage latency Understands high availability architecture, backup strategies, and disaster recovery planning Maintains strong security and compliance standards for enterprise databases

Working Conditions

Must be able to perform essential job duties. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods (66%+ each work day), the ability to hear the telephone, the ability to enter data on a computer, and may also require the ability to lift to 10 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer Data Analysis Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.