SQL Server Database Engineer

If you are passionate about SQL Server databases and have a strong desire to continuously learn and grow, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Title: SQL Server Database Engineer

Location: New York, New York, United States

Salary: $100 Per hour

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled SQL Server Database Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team. As a Database Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of our SQL Server databases. You will work closely with our development and infrastructure teams to ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of our databases. This is a highly technical role that requires a strong understanding of SQL Server and database architecture, as well as excellent problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain our SQL Server databases, ensuring high performance, availability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with developers to design and optimize database queries, stored procedures, and functions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance issues, including query optimization, indexing, and database tuning.
• Perform database backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Implement and maintain database security, including user access control and data encryption.
• Develop and maintain database documentation, including data models, schemas, and database diagrams.
• Identify and resolve database-related issues in a timely manner, including troubleshooting database errors and performance bottlenecks.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest database technologies and best practices, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Participate in on-call support rotation to address any urgent database issues outside of regular business hours.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a SQL Server Database Engineer or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of SQL Server 2012 or above, including database design, administration, and performance tuning.
• Experience with database backup and recovery procedures, disaster recovery planning, and high availability solutions.
• Proficient in SQL and T-SQL programming, with a solid understanding of relational database concepts.
• Experience with ETL processes and tools, such as SSIS, is a plus.
• Knowledge of database security principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Join our team and be a part of a fast-paced and innovative environment, where your skills and expertise will be valued and appreciated. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including opportunities for career growth and development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.