Senior SQL Server DBA
Listed on 2026-01-12
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IT/Tech
Database Administrator, Data Engineer, Data Analyst
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This role is for a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator on a contract basis, paying $50.00 per hour for 40 hours per week. It requires strong SQL Server (2016‑2022) experience, advanced query tuning skills, and expertise in data quality and integrations, with on‑site work in "Location".
Role SummaryAltimetrik is seeking a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to own and support a Microsoft SQL Server environment backing a large‑scale Retail Inventory System (Yellow Dog). This is a hands‑on DBA role focused on administration, performance tuning, data quality, and scalability. Application development is not required. The role requires strong business communication skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally across Retail Operations, Finance, and IT to ensure reliable, accurate, and performant data systems.
Key Responsibilities- Administer and support SQL Server (2016‑2022) environments
- Perform query tuning, indexing, and performance optimization
- Troubleshoot and resolve database performance and stability issues
- Execute database maintenance (DBCC, index rebuilds, cleanup)
- Manage backups, restores, and HA/DR readiness
- Support SQL Agent jobs and ETL schedules
- Validate and troubleshoot integrations between POS, retail systems, and ERP
- Identify and resolve data quality issues impacting inventory and financial reporting
- Document database architecture and data flows
- Partner with business and technical stakeholders to translate issues into business impact
- Strong SQL Server DBA experience (2016‑2022)
- Advanced query tuning and indexing expertise
- Experience supporting large, high‑volume transactional databases
- Backup/restore and HA/DR experience
- SQL Server security and RBAC knowledge
- Experience supporting distributed systems and data integrations
- Ability to communicate effectively with non‑technical stakeholders
- SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- SQL Profiler and Extended Events
- SQL monitoring tools (e.g., Red Gate, Solar Winds)
- ETL tools (SSIS or similar)
- Windows Server fundamentals
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location:
In person
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