Azure SQL DBA

Immediate need for a talented Azure SQL DBA. This is a 06 Months Contract to Hire opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Dallas, TX (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:25-64633

Pay Range: $50 - $52/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Azure SQL Database Administration: Administer, maintain, and optimize databases hosted on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, ensuring high performance, availability, and security.
• Database Design and Development: Collaborate with development teams to design, develop, and implement database solutions that meet business requirements.
• Azure Integration: Leverage your expertise in Microsoft Azure to manage and optimize cloud-based SQL databases and related services.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor and proactively address performance issues, query optimization, and capacity planning to ensure optimal database performance.
• Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage database backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data and ensure business continuity.
• Security: Enforce security best practices and policies to protect sensitive data and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve database-related issues promptly, providing 24/7 support as needed.
• Automation: Develop and implement automation scripts and processes to streamline database administration tasks.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for all database systems, configurations, and processes.
• Upgrades and Patching: Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and apply patches and updates as necessary.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including application developers and network administrators, to ensure seamless integration of database systems.
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key skills; SQL Database, Azure, Powershell
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• Microsoft Azure certification. Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.
• 7-10 years of hands-on experience as a SQL Database Administrator, including experience with database design and administration.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and related Azure services.
• Proficiency in T-SQL scripting and query optimization.
• Experience with performance tuning and capacity planning for SQL databases.
• Knowledge of database security best practices and experience with implementing security measures.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Scripting and automation skills using PowerShell or other relevant languages.
• Experience with high availability and disaster recovery solutions for SQL Server.
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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