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Rockstar Games · 11 hours ago

SQL Administrator: Database Operations

Carlsbad, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $134K/yr

5+ years exp

Rockstar Games is a leading entertainment company focused on creating world-class experiences. They are seeking a Microsoft SQL Server DBA to provide operational support for critical platforms, ensuring database performance and reliability through monitoring, tuning, and automation.

GamingPC GamesSoftwareVideo Games

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Audit server health, error logs, windows logs, and application performance to take corrective actions if needed

Implement HA-DR solutions in tandem with architects and SQL developers using multi-data center best practices

Strong knowledge of SQL Server internals to troubleshoot database performance problems

Automate day-to-day tasks to increase team productivity

Setup and configure SQL Server installations according to best practices

Routine patching and upgrading SQL Server installations and FCI clusters

Tune and configure SQL backups to maintain RTO and RPO targets

Participate in 24/7 operations via on call rotation schedule

Document processes and procedures

Provide guidance to SQL developers or architects as needed

Qualification

Microsoft SQL Server administrationSQL Server internalsSQL backupsRecoveryT-SQL skillsDatabase deploymentsPerformance query tuningRelational database theoryDriveTeam playerInitiative

Required

5+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration and development

Solid understanding of SQL Server internals

Knowledge of SQL Server configuration best practices

Extensive expertise with SQL backups and recovery

Experience with database deployments and source control

Strong experience with performance query tuning

Advanced T-SQL skills

Knowledge of storage, servers, operating systems, and application interaction

Experience working in large enterprises environments with high concurrency

An understanding of relational database theory

A sense of ownership, initiative, and drive

Team player with a get it done attitude

Preferred

Passion for Rockstar Games

Knowledge of .NET/C#

Knowledge of SSRS and SSIS

SQL Sentry

Experience with database load testing

Knowledge of Splunk searches and dashboards

Knowledge of other database technologies

Benefits

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Company

Rockstar Games

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Rockstar Games is a multinational video game development and publishing company that provides a wide range of games.

Founded in 1998

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.rockstargames.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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