Title: Senior SQL Server DBA / Cloud Database Lead
Job Type: Long-term contract with a potential to go FTE
Location: Hybrid, Denver
Salary Range: $60-$80/hour
Summary
This role is the senior authority for SQL Server platforms, responsible for maintaining the stability of critical on‑premises database environments while leading the organization's transition to a cloud‑first database strategy. The position combines deep hands‑on production ownership with architectural leadership, guiding the move to Azure SQL Managed Instance and supporting long‑term operational modernization.
The successful candidate is someone who has already led cloud database migrations, can independently set technical direction, and brings a proactive mindset around automation, standardization, and scalability. This role plays a key part in shaping future database operations, enabling self‑service provisioning, and ensuring compliance within a regulated enterprise environment.
Respon
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.