Database Developer

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* Please note:

This position is onsite and not remote. Candidates must be based in the Houston area, as relocation assistance is not provided. Only individuals authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.***

Job Title:

Senior Database Developer (DBA)

Job Type: Full-Time/Contract

Job Location:

Houston, TX 77002 (must be located in the Houston area)

Job Schedule:

M-F, 8am-5pm

Job Salary: $52.36

Infrastructure – Database Administration is requesting approval to onboard a Senior Database Administrator (Senior DBA) to support mission‑critical database operations. This role is essential to maintaining the reliability, availability, and performance of multiple database platforms, including MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and Mongo

DB.

The Senior DBA will also provide support to application teams through SQL development, integration support, performance tuning, and optimization efforts to ensure stable and efficient operations.

• Managing, maintaining, and optimizing all assigned databases to ensure operational stability and performance.
• Monitoring database performance and conducting proactive tuning.
• Managing backup and recovery processes.
• Troubleshooting database issues and ensuring timely resolution.
• Supporting application deployments and SQL development requests.
• Collaborating with infrastructure teams to enhance SQL availability.
• Implementing Microsoft SQL Always On Availability Groups (AAG) where appropriate.

• Initial onboarding and environment review.
• Establishment of standardized database maintenance routines.
• Implementation of improved monitoring, tuning, and optimization processes.
• Enhancement of backup and restore strategies.
• Optimization of existing database environments.
• Coordinated implementation of AAG for improved high availability.
• Ongoing monthly health checks and performance reports.

• Database uptime and overall system stability.
• Reduction in recurring incidents and outages.
• Successful execution of backup and recovery tests.
• Timely resolution of support tickets and database‑related requests.
• Improvements in query performance and resource utilization.
• Adherence to maintenance windows and scheduled routines.
• Documented enhancements to database availability and reliability.

• Technical proficiency.
• Quality and accuracy of work.
• Communication and collaboration.
• Contribution to overall operational stability during periodic performance reviews.

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