Sql Database Administrator

Summary

Join Daxko as a Database Administrator (DBA) and play a vital role in supporting production and development database environments. You will ensure performance, availability, reliability, and security by working closely with Development, QA, and Engineering teams. This collaborative role involves taking ownership of assigned product lines and contributing to knowledge-sharing. You will become a trusted expert and key part of a high-performing data operations team. The position requires strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server and a deep understanding of SQL Server internals. Daxko offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and patching across multiple environments
• Deep understanding of SQL Server internals—including indexing, statistics, tempdb behavior, and transaction log management
• Skilled in analyzing and optimizing complex SQL queries using execution plans, Query Store, and SQL Profiler to improve performance and scalability
• Experience managing SQL Server in cloud environments, particularly SQL Azure, AWS RDS for SQL Server, or hybrid cloud/on-prem setups
• Proficient in working with 2–3 relational database technologies (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, AWS Aurora) with a primary focus on SQL Server
• Available for on-call rotations, including occasional nights and weekends for high-priority database incidents or maintenance
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional, team-oriented environments supporting application developers, DevOps, and infrastructure teams
• Highly self-directed with strong initiative to own and drive SQL Server-related projects (e.g., migrations, upgrades, disaster recovery planning)
• Excellent attention to detail when performing database changes, deployments, or writing T-SQL scripts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document procedures and communicate database issues to technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional growth in SQL Server and emerging cloud-based database solutions
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA, including experience with MySQL and/or AWS Aurora as secondary technologies
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of DBA tasks for specific Daxko product lines
• Monitor, tune, and maintain production and development SQL Server environments
• Manage database user access, roles, and permissions
• Design and optimize schemas, indexes, and other database objects
• Oversee backup and recovery processes to ensure business continuity
• Collaborate with Engineering and QA teams to support smooth and performant product releases
• Import/export data across systems as needed to support business operations
• Troubleshoot customer-related database issues in partnership with Technical Services
• Participate in database maintenance activities and on-call rotations
• Configure and maintain failover clustering and high availability setups
• Support server upgrades, migrations, and security patches
• Proactively contribute to team knowledge sharing and cross-product learning
• Provide input and support for incident resolution and post-mortems when database-related issues occur

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working specifically with SQL Server in enterprise-scale environments
• 6–7 years of experience in database administration across multiple RDBMS platforms, with advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning skills
• Proven ability to support multiple applications and database environments simultaneously, often involving diverse technologies and user needs

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Monthly fitness reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• New-Parent Paid Leave
• Casual work environments
• Remote work