This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a SQL DBA. This role will be crucial in managing and optimizing AWS RDS SQL Server instances for a large healthcare client. You will ensure high availability and performance while performing routine maintenance tasks. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with development teams and ensuring compliance with necessary regulations.
Your expertise will directly impact the efficiency and stability of production systems in a remote capacity.
- Operate and support AWS RDS SQL Server instances across multiple environments, including 24x7 production systems
- Perform routine database maintenance including health checks, monitoring, patch validation, index management, and capacity planning
- Monitor database performance using Dynatrace and AWS Cloud Watch, identify bottlenecks, and drive remediation
- Partner with development teams during incidents to analyze and optimize poorly performing processes
- Execute backup and restore operations to refresh non-production environments and support testing
- Assist in the design and testing of disaster recovery solutions, including documentation
- Develop and maintain automation for repeatable DBA tasks using Power Shell, T-SQL, and AWS-native tooling
- Support regulated workloads by ensuring adherence to HIPAA and SOX compliance requirements
- Participate in an on‑call rotation, providing after‑hours support as needed
- Create and maintain clear operational documentation and runbooks
- At least 5 years’ experience administering Microsoft SQL Server (2019 and 2022) in production environments
- Hands‑on experience with AWS RDS for SQL Server, including Multi‑AZ configurations
- Proven ability to troubleshoot performance issues in large, high‑availability databases
- Experience supporting highly regulated environments (HIPAA and/or SOX)
- Proficiency in T‑SQL and Power Shell
- Familiarity with AWS services such as Cloud Watch, SNS/SQS, and data integration tools (SSIS, Glue)
- Experience participating in incident response and on‑call support
- Strong documentation skills and attention to operational detail
- Competitive compensation package
- Long‑term opportunity in a remote setting
- Exposure to advanced cloud technologies
- Work with a dynamic and collaborative team
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
We use an AI‑powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top‑fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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