SQL Server DBA

Role: SQL Server DBA

Location: Plano, TX (5 days onsite/week) Locals only

Duration: Contract

F2F interview must

Mandatory Skills: MS SQL Server Database Administrator, Query Optimization, Backup, Recovery, Data Security, Cloud DB (Azure), NoSQL, Database Automation and Monitoring tools.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Database Administrator DBA to manage and maintain our database systems ensuring their availability performance and security The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in database management problem solving skills and a passion for optimizing database operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Install configure and maintain database management systems DBMS such as Oracle or SQL Server
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies to optimize efficiency
• Ensure data integrity security and availability through regular backups and disaster recovery plans
• Collaborate with development teams to design and implement database schemas and data models
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries and stored procedures
• Troubleshoot and resolve database related issues in a timely manner
• Implement and maintain database security policies to protect sensitive information
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in database management

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field
• At least 12 years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar role
• Proficiency in database management systems such as Oracle or SQL Server
• Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with query optimization
• Familiarity with database backup and recovery tools and techniques
• Understanding of data security and compliance standards eg GDPR
• Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud database services eg Azure SQL Database Snowflake
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases eg MongoDB DynamoDB
• Knowledge of database automation and monitoring tool