Job Description
Job Title : Senior Database Developer (DBA)
Job Type : Full-Time / Contract
Job Location : Houston, TX 77002
must be located in the Houston area.
Job Schedule : M-F, 8am-5p
Job Salary : $52.36
Project and Requirements Required
Infrastructure – Database Administration is requesting approval to onboard a Senior Database Administrator (Senior DBA) to support mission-critical database operations. This role is essential to maintaining the reliability, availability, and performance of multiple database platforms, including MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and MongoDB .
The Senior DBA will also provide support to application teams through SQL development, integration support, performance tuning, and optimization efforts to ensure stable and efficient operations.
Requirements
Role and Responsibilities of the Resource Request Required
The Senior DBA will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing all assigned databases to ensure operational stability and performance. Core responsibilities include :
- Monitoring database performance and conducting proactive tuning
- Managing backup and recovery processes
- Troubleshooting database issues and ensuring timely resolution
- Supporting application deployments and SQL development requests
- Collaborating with Infrastructure teams to enhance SQL availability
- Implementing Microsoft SQL AlwaysOn Availability Groups (AAG) where appropriate
Scheduled Milestones and Deliverables Required
Key deliverables and milestones include :
Initial onboarding and environment reviewEstablishment of standardized database maintenance routinesImplementation of improved monitoring, tuning, and optimization processesEnhancement of backup and restore strategiesOptimization of existing database environmentsCoordinated implementation of AAG for improved high availabilityOngoing monthly health checks and performance reportsMetrics to Measure Performance of the Resource Required
Performance will be evaluated using the following metrics :
Database uptime and overall system stabilityReduction in recurring incidents and outagesSuccessful execution of backup and recovery testsTimely resolution of support tickets and database-related requestsImprovements in query performance and resource utilizationAdherence to maintenance windows and scheduled routinesDocumented enhancements to database availability and reliabilityAdditional assessment will include :
Technical proficiencyQuality and accuracy of workCommunication and collaborationContribution to overall operational stability during periodic performance reviewsRequirements
Role and Responsibilities of the Resource Request Required The Senior DBA will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing all assigned databases to ensure operational stability and performance. Core responsibilities include :
Monitoring database performance and conducting proactive tuningManaging backup and recovery processesTroubleshooting database issues and ensuring timely resolutionSupporting application deployments and SQL development requestsCollaborating with Infrastructure teams to enhance SQL availabilityImplementing Microsoft SQL AlwaysOn Availability Groups (AAG) where appropriate ________________________________________ Scheduled Milestones and Deliverables Required Key deliverables and milestones include :Initial onboarding and environment reviewEstablishment of standardized database maintenance routinesImplementation of improved monitoring, tuning, and optimization processesEnhancement of backup and restore strategiesOptimization of existing database environmentsCoordinated implementation of AAG for improved high availabilityOngoing monthly health checks and performance reports ________________________________________ Metrics to Measure Performance of the Resource Required Performance will be evaluated using the following metrics :Database uptime and overall system stabilityReduction in recurring incidents and outagesSuccessful execution of backup and recovery testsTimely resolution of support tickets and database-related requestsImprovements in query performance and resource utilizationAdherence to maintenance windows and scheduled routinesDocumented enhancements to database availability and reliability Additional assessment will include :Technical proficiencyQuality and accuracy of workCommunication and collaborationContribution to overall operational stability during periodic performance reviews