Senior MS SQL Server DBA / Application DBA

Job Title: Senior MS SQL Server DBA / Application DBA

Location: (City, State)

Duration: Contract - 11 months

Pay Range: $65.12/hr (W2)

Job ID: 409359

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior MS SQL Server DBA / Application DBA to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in MS SQL Server administration, high availability, performance tuning, and automation and a proven ability to design, implement, and optimize complex database solutions while leading initiatives to operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement complex MS SQL Server database solutions using modern technologies and best practices.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for SQL Server, including AlwaysOn availability groups, performance tuning, and capacity planning for large, high-tier environments.
• Lead and manage multiple moderately complex projects, directing activities for special initiatives and operations.
• Troubleshoot complex issues, drive process improvement, and promote operational excellence with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with application teams, including App DBA stakeholders, to ensure reliable, performant database services in a project-driven environment.
• Provide work leadership by assigning tasks, resolving problems, and guiding team members within broadly defined practices and policies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of hands-on MS SQL Server administration, including installation, configuration, backup and recovery, and security.
• Expertise with AlwaysOn availability groups, performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting in large, mission-critical environments.
• Proven problem ownership, client accountability, and delivery within project-driven settings with minimal supervision.
• Experience partnering with application teams and prior banking or financial services exposure, preferably on the App DBA side.
• Proficiency with Linux administration and scripting, including Shell and Python.
• Experience automating operational tasks, monitoring, and maintenance for NoSQL platforms such as TigerGraph.

Preferred Skills:

• Background supporting regulated financial environments and enterprise change management processes.
• Experience with infrastructure automation and monitoring tooling for databases and data platforms.

Work Arrangement & Additional Information:

• Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.
• Role requires a specific start date based on business need.
• Glider assessment: Candidate ID Verification.
• Productivity Software: Microsoft Office.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

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