Senior Azure SQL Database Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Wellfit is the dental industry’s fintech solution! A healthcare fintech company that enhances experiences between patients, providers, employers, and payors. Wellfit provides access to treatment and care for all by removing financial barriers.

About the Role :

We’re looking for a Senior Azure SQL Database Administrator / Data Services Engineer to join our growing Data Services team. You’ll play a critical role in optimizing our Azure SQL environments, driving database performance, and supporting scalable data operations across the business.

If you’re passionate about query tuning, Azure Data Factory, and building high-performing database ecosystems, this is an opportunity to make a major impact in a fast-growing organization.

Why This Role Exists :

As our data landscape expands, the volume and complexity of projects from Payments, EDW, Launch Loyalty, and Plans have significantly increased. Our Data Services team acts as the central hub connecting these business units — managing ETLs, integrating platforms like Dynamics 365, and ensuring data is reliable and performant.

To meet this growing demand, we’re adding a senior-level DBA who can help us optimize systems, enhance performance, and proactively manage our Azure SQL environment.

What You’ll Do :

Database Administration & Optimization

• Manage, monitor, and optimize Azure SQL Databases hosted in a fully cloud-based, Windows environment.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks by analyzing Dynamic Management Views (DMVs), query execution plans, and telemetry data.
• Tune and refactor resource-intensive stored procedures, queries, and schemas.
• Implement proactive database health checks and automation for uptime and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with developers to improve database performance at both the query and architectural levels.

Data Engineering & ETL Development

Azure Platform & Security

Collaboration & Mentorship

What We’re Looking For :

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Certified : Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)  or equivalent certification.

Who You Are

Tech Stack

Cloud :  Microsoft Azure (PaaS / SaaS)

Database :  Azure SQL Database

ETL :  Azure Data Factory

Security :  Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Azure Key Vault

Languages :  SQL (T-SQL), PowerShell or Python (plus)

OS :  Windows-based

Company Perks and Benefits :

Alongside a competitive annual bonus, we offer a 401(k) with up to a 4% match, generous paid time off, and comprehensive healthcare benefits.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.