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Posted 7 months ago
Requirements and responsibilities
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SQL Database Administrator to join our team as a Principal Consultant. This fully client-facing role requires technical excellence, leadership in database consulting, and strong communication skills. You will begin by supporting a few existing clients and gradually expand to manage up to five client environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Consulting & Leadership:
* Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, assess database needs, lead solution discussions, and take full ownership of outcomes.
Database Design & Implementation:
* Design and implement scalable, reliable SQL Server database systems across on-premise and Azure environments.
Performance Tuning:
* Analyze system performance and optimize SQL queries and configurations to maximize responsiveness and resource efficiency.
Security & Data Integrity:
* Enforce security best practices and ensure data accuracy across all systems.
Backup & Disaster Recovery:
* Develop and maintain backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies to safeguard critical client data.
Capacity Planning & Documentation:
* Track growth trends and maintain detailed documentation on configurations, procedures, and best practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
* Collaborate with development teams, system administrators, and project managers to ensure successful integration and delivery.
Support & Troubleshooting:
* Identify and resolve database issues, especially during on-call support, with urgency and precision.
Ongoing Learning:
* Stay current with SQL Server advancements, Azure cloud technologies, and industry best practices.
Requirements:
* 7+ years of proven experience in SQL Server administration.
* Expertise in performance tuning, SQL query optimization, and data integrity.
* Experience with Azure SQL and on-premises environments.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client-facing interactions.
* Ability to manage multiple client environments and prioritize effectively.
* Availability to participate in on-call rotations.
* Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate are a plus.
Optionally, you can add more information later (benefits, pre-screening questions, etc.)