SQL Database Engineer II

We are seeking a highly technical and detail-oriented SQL Server Database Engineer and Administrator to upgrade, support, and maintain our SQL Server environments. This role is 100% focused on SQL Server (no other database platforms required) and involves managing a large number of small to mid-sized instances in a production setting. The ideal candidate is an experienced SQL Server professional with a strong background in PowerShell scripting, system maintenance, and high-urgency production support.

The day-to-day:

• Manage and maintain up to 480 SQL Server database instances across multiple environments.
• Support long-term maintenance and project initiatives for SQL Server 2022 and 2019.
• Develop, maintain, and document PowerShell scripts for automation and operational efficiency.
• Participate in an on-call rotation (one week per month) to support critical production incidents (e.g., server outages, job failures).
• Perform patching, remediation, and compliance-related tasks, with an understanding of their business impact.
• Apply systems DBA skills including storage planning, binary layout, compliance, and COTS software deployment.
• Maintain security standards and participate in initiatives to ensure infrastructure reliability.

Must Haves:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server Developer and DBA.
• Deep understanding of advanced SQL Server features such as Always On Availability Groups and clustering.
• Strong scripting skills using PowerShell, with an emphasis on scalability, maintainability, and documentation.
• Experience working in fast-paced production environments with a high sense of urgency.
• Familiarity with patching, compliance, and security in an enterprise database environment.
• Ability to speak knowledgeably about the business and technical impact of their work.
• Strong preference for candidates with stable, long-term roles (not heavily contract-based).
• Passion for continuous learning and technical growth.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with detecting schema drift in deployment workflows.
• Familiarity with Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Exposure to Terraform infrastructure-as-code.

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