Programmers.io · 6 hours ago
Database Administrator
Minneapolis, MN
Contract
Onsite
Senior LevelProgrammers.io is currently looking for a Senior Database Administrator with strong expertise in MS SQL Server. The role is responsible for database installation, configuration, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, automation, and production support across enterprise environments.
Enterprise SoftwareSoftwareManufacturingInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Anas Khan
Responsibilities
Install, configure, upgrade, and manage SQL Server (2016/2019/2022) on Windows, Linux, and Azure (Azure SQL DB, MI, SQL VM)
Implement and maintain High Availability & DR solutions (Always On AG, FCI, mirroring, log shipping)
Monitor and optimize performance using DMVs, Query Store, Extended Events; tune queries and indexes
Design and manage backup/recovery strategies, RTO/RPO compliance, and DR testing
Automate administrative tasks using T-SQL, PowerShell, and SQL Agent
Manage SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS environments
Conduct capacity planning, baseline analysis, and system health monitoring
Manage Oracle 11g/12c/19c databases (user management, tablespaces, backups)
Perform patching, minor upgrades, and performance monitoring
Support application teams and assist in Oracle-to-SQL Server migrations
Deploy and maintain PostgreSQL (v12+), including replication and HA
Perform backup/recovery and performance tuning
Manage security, roles, and database migrations
Qualification
Required
Strong expertise in MS SQL Server (70%)
Working knowledge of Oracle (20%)
Working knowledge of PostgreSQL (10%)
Experience with database installation, configuration, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, automation, and production support across enterprise environments
Install, configure, upgrade, and manage SQL Server (2016/2019/2022) on Windows, Linux, and Azure (Azure SQL DB, MI, SQL VM)
Implement and maintain High Availability & DR solutions (Always On AG, FCI, mirroring, log shipping)
Monitor and optimize performance using DMVs, Query Store, Extended Events; tune queries and indexes
Design and manage backup/recovery strategies, RTO/RPO compliance, and DR testing
Automate administrative tasks using T-SQL, PowerShell, and SQL Agent
Manage SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS environments
Conduct capacity planning, baseline analysis, and system health monitoring
Manage Oracle 11g/12c/19c databases (user management, tablespaces, backups)
Perform patching, minor upgrades, and performance monitoring
Support application teams and assist in Oracle-to-SQL Server migrations
Deploy and maintain PostgreSQL (v12+), including replication and HA
Perform backup/recovery and performance tuning
Manage security, roles, and database migrations
Company
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