Job Description
Senior SQL Server DBA – Retail Systems
Role Summary
Altimetrik is seeking a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to own and support a Microsoft SQL Server environment backing a large-scale Retail Inventory System (Yellow Dog) . This is a hands-on DBA role focused on administration, performance tuning, data quality, and scalability. Application development is not required.
The role requires strong business communication skills , with the ability to work cross-functionally across Retail Operations, Finance, and IT to ensure reliable, accurate, and performant data systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and support SQL Server (2016–2022) environments
- Perform query tuning, indexing, and performance optimization
- Troubleshoot and resolve database performance and stability issues
- Execute database maintenance (DBCC, index rebuilds, cleanup)
- Manage backups, restores, and HA / DR readiness
- Support SQL Agent jobs and ETL schedules
- Validate and troubleshoot integrations between POS, retail systems, and ERP
- Identify and resolve data quality issues impacting inventory and financial reporting
- Document database architecture and data flows
- Partner with business and technical stakeholders to translate issues into business impact
Required Qualifications
Strong SQL Server DBA experience (2016–2022)Advanced query tuning and indexing expertiseExperience supporting large, high-volume transactional databasesBackup / restore and HA / DR experienceSQL Server security and RBAC knowledgeExperience supporting distributed systems and data integrationsAbility to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholdersTools & Technologies
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)SQL Profiler and Extended EventsSQL monitoring tools (e.g., RedGate, SolarWinds)ETL tools (SSIS or similar)Windows Server fundamentals