ETIC, SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA), Senior Associate

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Technology

Specialism

Advisory - Other

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

We are seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) with Development Expertise to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and securing SQL Server databases while also contributing to database development efforts such as creating stored procedures, query tuning, and supporting application teams. This role requires a balance of administration, performance optimization, and development skills to ensure both stability and innovation within our database environments.

Roles and Responsibilities

Database Administration

• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances across environments (Dev, QA, Prod).

• Manage backup/recovery processes and implement high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) strategies.

• Monitor SQL Server performance and proactively resolve issues related to blocking, deadlocks, and resource utilization.

Development & SQL Programming

• Design, develop, and optimize complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.

• Support developers with database design, query tuning, and code review.

• Compare and synchronize database schemas across environments to maintain consistency.

Performance Tuning & Optimization

• Analyze execution plans and optimize queries for performance improvements.

• Implement indexing strategies and statistics management to enhance query performance.

• Identify bottlenecks and troubleshoot issues impacting application/database performance.

Documentation & Process Improvement

• Document database processes, schema changes, and procedures.

• Automate repetitive DBA tasks with scripts and monitoring solutions.

• Recommend and implement process improvements for efficiency and reliability.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

• Strong SQL Server administration skills (installation, configuration, maintenance).

• Advanced T-SQL development skills (stored procedures, functions, triggers, views).

• Proven experience in query performance tuning and optimization.

• Experience with schema comparison tools.

• Good understanding of relational database design and normalization principles.

• Exposure to cloud-hosted SQL databases (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, etc.) is a plus.

• Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, or similar) for automation are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 4+ years of experience in SQL Server Database Administration and Development.

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSE: Data Management and Analytics, Azure Database Administrator Associate).

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Scalability, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analytical Thinking, Apache Airflow, Apache Hadoop, Azure Data Factory, Communication, Creativity, Data Anonymization, Data Architecture, Database Administration, Database Management System (DBMS), Database Optimization, Database Security Best Practices, Databricks Unified Data Analytics Platform, Data Engineering, Data Engineering Platforms, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Data Lake, Data Modeling, Data Pipeline {+ 27 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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