Design, deploy, maintain, and optimize SQL Server environments hosted on Azure
Administer and support a large fleet of production SQL Server instances
Diagnosing and resolving complex database and application performance issues
Perform database upgrades, patching, backups, restores, and disaster recovery
Support data extracts, data scrubbing, and maintenance activities
Deploy and configure customer environments and application components
Partner with Engineering and Support teams to resolve advanced application issues in Windows, IIS, and SQL Server environments
Drive automation initiatives, including:
Infrastructure scalability improvements
Performance tuning and optimization
Elimination of manual operational processes
Utilize AI-driven and advanced analytics tools to enhance database development, proactively detect issues, monitor and optimize performance, and improve operational efficiency.
Serve as a technical escalation point and mentor for support team members
Develop deep expertise in application provisioning, deployment, and ongoing support
Track, document, and proactively manage customer issues using ticketing systems
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Operate independently while owning outcomes end-to-end

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of Windows Server (2019+) administration
5+ years of SQL Server (2019+) administration and database design
5+ years of T-SQL development, including stored procedures and database design.
5+ years of SQL Server performance tuning and optimization
5+ years supporting and optimizing SQL Server 2019 clusters on an Azure VM
5+ years supporting web applications in an n-tier architecture
Experience supporting production systems in Azure-hosted environments
Experience in APM (Application Performance Monitoring), such as Azure Monitor, Datadog, New Relic, etc.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

💻 Remote work
✈️ Travel expected 3-4 times per year for company-sponsored events
🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
📈 401K retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings account
🏝️ 15 days of paid time off + additional front-loaded personal days
🏖️ 14 company-recognized holidays + paid volunteer days
👶 up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave + 10 weeks of paid bonding leave
🌈 LGBTQ+ Health Services
🐶 Pet insurance
📣 Check out more of our benefits here: https://www.mcg.com/about/careers/benefits/

Senior Database Engineer

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