SQL Database Engineer II

We are seeking a highly technical and detail-oriented SQL Server Database Engineer and Administrator to upgrade, support, and maintain our SQL Server environments. This role is 100% focused on SQL Server (no other database platforms required) and involves managing a large number of small to mid-sized instances in a production setting. The ideal candidate is an experienced SQL Server professional with a strong background in PowerShell scripting, system maintenance, and high-urgency production support.

The day-to-day :

Manage and maintain up to 480 SQL Server database instances across multiple environments.

Support long-term maintenance and project initiatives for SQL Server 2022 and 2019.

Develop, maintain, and document PowerShell scripts for automation and operational efficiency.

Participate in an on-call rotation (one week per month) to support critical production incidents (e.g., server outages, job failures).

Perform patching, remediation, and compliance-related tasks, with an understanding of their business impact.

Apply systems DBA skills including storage planning, binary layout, compliance, and COTS software deployment.

Maintain security standards and participate in initiatives to ensure infrastructure reliability.

Must Haves :

3+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server Developer and DBA.

Deep understanding of advanced SQL Server features such as Always On Availability Groups and clustering.

Strong scripting skills using PowerShell, with an emphasis on scalability, maintainability, and documentation.

Experience working in fast-paced production environments with a high sense of urgency.

Familiarity with patching, compliance, and security in an enterprise database environment.

Ability to speak knowledgeably about the business and technical impact of their work.

Strong preference for candidates with stable, long-term roles (not heavily contract-based).

Passion for continuous learning and technical growth.

Nice-to-Haves :

Proficiency with Microsoft Azure.

Experience with detecting schema drift in deployment workflows.

Familiarity with Terraform for infrastructure automation.

Exposure to Terraform infrastructure-as-code.

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