SQL Server DBA - Immediate need

  • Immediate need for a hands-on SQL Server DBA. This is a greenfield opportunity to help a fast-growing company develop custom solutions for its key systems from the ground up.

    The initial contract term is 6 months (extendable). Must be currently located in the U.S. and authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

    Requirements:

    ·      Design and maintain database schemas

    ·      Keep databases running fast and reliable—tuning queries, optimizing indexes, and staying ahead of performance issues.

    ·      Own backups, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.

    ·      Work closely with engineers to support development and production environments.

    ·      Set up monitoring and alerts to stay informed about potential issues before they arise.

    ·      Lock down security and access to protect sensitive insurance data.

    ·      Help automate database-related tasks as part of our CI/CD pipelines.

     

    Key Skills:

    ·      Solid experience with relational databases, particularly MS SQLServer.

    ·      Strong SQL skills—you can write, debug, and optimize queries in your sleep.

    ·      Hands-on experience with database monitoring, backups, and performance tuning.

    ·      Comfort working in the cloud (Azure and AWS).

    ·      Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly when production issues pop up.

    ·      A collaborative mindset—you’ll work directly with developers, product managers, and leadership.

     

    Bonus Points:

    Experience in insurance, fintech, or healthcare environments.

    Familiarity with NoSQL or data warehouse technologies.

    Scripting/automation skills (Python, Bash, etc.).

    An interest in shaping data strategy for a growing company.

    Send your resume to kblue@myblueguru.com

     

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