Demo

MS SQL DBA

Terss
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/27/2025

Job Title : Database Administrator (DBA) – MS SQL to PostgreSQL Migration

Location : Remote (Anywhere in Latin America)

Languages Required : Fluent in English and Spanish

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) proficient in MS SQL Server with expertise in database migrations to PostgreSQL . The ideal candidate will play a key role in our project to migrate several databases across multiple servers to a unified PostgreSQL environment. This is a fully remote position, and candidates must be based in Latin America and fluent in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and analyze existing MS SQL Server databases to understand structure, relationships, and dependencies.
  • Design and implement database migration strategies from MS SQL Server to PostgreSQL, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
  • Develop, test, and execute migration scripts, tools, and processes.
  • Optimize and refactor existing SQL queries and stored procedures for PostgreSQL.
  • Monitor and resolve performance issues during and after the migration process.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and project managers, to ensure successful migration and integration.
  • Document database schemas, migration processes, and best practices for future reference.
  • Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for the PostgreSQL environment post-migration.

Requirements : Qualifications

Required :

  • Proven experience as a Database Administrator with proficiency in MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL .
  • Hands-on experience in database migrations, specifically from MS SQL Server to PostgreSQL.
  • Strong understanding of database architecture, optimization, and best practices.
  • Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers.
  • Familiarity with tools for database migration, such as AWS DMS, Ora2Pg, or custom ETL solutions.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Fluency in both English and Spanish (verbal and written).
  • Ability to work independently in a remote setting, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Preferred :

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud in database migration projects.
  • Knowledge of performance tuning in PostgreSQL.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
  • Experience working with large-scale or mission-critical databases.
  • Work Conditions

  • Remote position; candidates must reside in Latin America.
  • If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a MS SQL DBA?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the MS SQL DBA career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $66,897 - $84,160
    Income Estimation: 
    $74,161 - $98,561
    Income Estimation: 
    $92,249 - $117,370
    Income Estimation: 
    $88,359 - $121,264
    Income Estimation: 
    $113,076 - $148,099
    Income Estimation: 
    $92,249 - $117,370
    Income Estimation: 
    $93,716 - $124,745
    Income Estimation: 
    $118,976 - $146,289
    Income Estimation: 
    $112,672 - $149,113
    Income Estimation: 
    $98,475 - $115,895
    Income Estimation: 
    $66,897 - $84,160
    Income Estimation: 
    $74,161 - $98,561
    Income Estimation: 
    $92,249 - $117,370
    Income Estimation: 
    $88,359 - $121,264
    Income Estimation: 
    $113,076 - $148,099
    Income Estimation: 
    $137,343 - $165,639
    Income Estimation: 
    $130,034 - $179,473
    Income Estimation: 
    $150,731 - $188,044
    Income Estimation: 
    $135,811 - $184,429
    Income Estimation: 
    $118,976 - $146,289
    Income Estimation: 
    $115,719 - $153,093
    Income Estimation: 
    $137,343 - $165,639
    Income Estimation: 
    $135,811 - $184,429
    Income Estimation: 
    $120,390 - $162,969
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Terss

    Terss
    Hired Organization Address Houston, TX Full Time
    Salesforce Lightning Developer Position Overview : We are looking for an experienced Salesforce Lightning Developer with...
    Terss
    Hired Organization Address Houston, TX Full Time
    Job Title : Salesforce Architect (Bilingual - English & Spanish) Location : Remote (Must reside in Latin America) Job Ty...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other MS SQL DBA jobs in the Houston, TX area that may be a better fit.

    SQL DBA

    Eateam, Houston, TX

    SQL DBA / Systems Analyst

    CGS Federal (Contact Government Services), Houston, TX

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!