[Hiring] SQL Server DBA @66degrees

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled SQL Server Database Administrator with deep expertise in performance tuning, schema design, and database modernization. This role will lead agentic-driven database transformation initiatives, focusing on migration planning, query optimization, and automated monitoring across both legacy systems and cloud-hosted environments.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with a strategic mindset to modernize and optimize enterprise data platforms.

• Employment Type: Contract - (4-5 weeks)
• Work Mode: 100% Remote
• Notice Period: Immediate Joiners

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases across on-premises and cloud environments
• Lead database modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy systems to cloud platforms
• Design and implement efficient, scalable database schemas aligned with business requirements
• Perform advanced performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies
• Develop and implement automated monitoring, alerting, and self-healing database solutions
• Analyze and resolve complex database performance and availability issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineering, DevOps, and application teams
• Ensure data security, integrity, backup, and disaster recovery strategies are in place
• Drive adoption of agentic and AI-driven approaches for database operations and optimization
• Document database architecture, processes, and best practices

Qualifications

• Mid- to senior-level professional with hands-on expertise in SQL Server database administration, performance optimization, and enterprise-scale database environments
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration and architecture
• Proven expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and execution plan analysis
• Experience in database schema design and data modeling
• Demonstrated experience with database migration projects (on-prem to cloud platforms such as Azure or similar)
• Familiarity with automation tools, monitoring solutions, and scripting (PowerShell, T-SQL, or similar)
• Understanding of high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions
• Experience working with large-scale, high-volume transactional systems
• Knowledge of cloud database services and hybrid architectures
• Exposure to AI/agentic-driven database optimization approaches is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related or equivalent work experience required

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