Senior Database Administrator

Summary

Join our team as a SQL Server Database Administrator for a 6+ month contract (with potential extension) working 100% remotely. You will manage and maintain SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments, focusing on backup/restore, query optimization, logging, monitoring, and security. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and IaC tools (CDK, Terraform) is essential. The role requires expertise in database administration, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication. This is a W2 or 1099 opportunity; no C2C/3rd parties or visa sponsorship is available.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an SQL Server Database Administrator
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server and PostgreSQL
• Expertise in backup and restore strategies, query optimization, and monitoring
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based databases (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization architectures
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CDK and Terraform
• Experience working with both Windows and GNU/Linux environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments
• Manage database backups using native tools and AWS Backup
• Optimize queries
• Handle vendor/shadow database queries
• Implement logging and monitoring solutions
• Integrate security systems
• Design authentication and authorization frameworks
• Oversee RDS and EC2 SQL Server and PostgreSQL upgrades
• Work with both Windows and GNU/Linux environments
• Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CDK and Terraform while managing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with vendor/shadow database queries
• Knowledge of database security best practices