SQL Server / Cloud DBA Position
Contract Length: 8 months with the possibility of extending based on performance. Richmond, VA candidates are preferred.
The client's Information Technology Division (ITD) Tolling group is seeking a SQL Server / Cloud DBA to join the Tolling Engineering and Operations Team to administer and support SQL Server and cloud databases in the Tolling group; the role also includes help desk and application support responsibilities.
The selected candidate has:
- Expertise working as a SQL Server DBA
- Expertise working with SQL clustering, mirroring and high availability
- Experience working with large SQL databases
- Expertise in writing Transact SQL
- Experience tuning SQL Server databases
- Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQL Server databases
- Experience working on a Windows platform
- Exposure to SSIS, SSAS, & SSRS
- Experience working with Azure Cloud
The selected candidate will:
- Monitor databases to maintain/ensure database uptime and availability.
- Troubleshoot application/database issues related to connectivity, access, security, etc.
- Tune long running SQL
- Review & refine existing database tasks and processes to better align with agency/group priorities.
- Leverage & utilize O/S scripting utilities in support of database maintenance/diagnosis/support.
- Review the existing database implementation and propose, execute, and/or direct necessary changes.
- Perform SQL Server installations (2022,2025+ w/ failover clustering).
- Support SQL Server databases (administration, support, tuning).
- Knowledgeable of data modeling principles
Be expected to…
- Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Independently perform a variety of complicated tasks.
- Work with a team of Engineering and Operations professionals.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both speaking and in writing.
Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of experience w/ Microsoft SQL Server database
- At least 1 year of Azure, Snowflake, or Databricks experience (a certification is acceptable in lieu of experience)
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or other applicable and/or equivalent skills, knowledge and/or work history
- Demonstrated experience in communicating effectively using standard requirements and design artifacts
Desired knowledge of and experience with the following technologies:
- SQL Server 2019+
- Cloud databases (Azure, Snowflake, and/or Databricks)
Required/Desired Skills MS SQL Server Database Management. Required, 2 Years SQL Server Tuning. Required, 1 Years Experience working with SSIS, SSRS & SSAS. Desired, 1 Years Coding & debugging Transact SQL. Required, 1 Years Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQLServer databases. Required, 2 Years DB Administration on Azure Cloud, Snowflake, and/or Databricks. Nice to have, 1 Years