Senior SQL Server DBA - Dallas, TX

Senior SQL Server DBA

Location - Dallas ,TX

Duration : 12+ Months Contract

Role Summary

Client is seeking a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to own and support a Microsoft SQL Server environment backing a large-scale Retail Inventory System (Yellow Dog). This is a hands-on DBA role focused on administration, performance tuning, data quality, and scalability. Application development is not required. The role requires strong business communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across Retail Operations, Finance, and IT to ensure reliable, accurate, and performant data systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support SQL Server (2016-2022) environments
• Perform query tuning, indexing, and performance optimization
• Troubleshoot and resolve database performance and stability issues
• Execute database maintenance (DBCC, index rebuilds, cleanup)
• Manage backups, restores, and HA / DR readiness
• Support SQL Agent jobs and ETL schedules
• Validate and troubleshoot integrations between POS, retail systems, and ERP
• Identify and resolve data quality issues impacting inventory and financial reporting
• Document database architecture and data flows
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to translate issues into business impact

Required Qualifications

Tools & Technologies