A large financial firm is looking for a hands-on Sr. Database Administrator with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and solid experience with PostgreSQL. This role combines technical leadership and execution, focusing on performance optimization, scalability, and reliability of large-scale data environments (2+billion records).

Key Responsibilities:

Lead design, administration, and optimization of enterprise database systems
Manage large-scale datasets, ensuring high performance, availability, and scalability
Troubleshoot complex database issues and implement performance tuning strategies
Partner with engineering, DevOps, and business teams to deliver scalable data solutions
Oversee database architecture, including indexing, partitioning, and data lifecycle management
Implement and maintain high-availability and disaster recovery solutions
Drive automation of database operations using scripting and tooling
Support audits, compliance needs, and data governance initiatives
Manage vendors and third-party database technologies as needed

Qualifications:

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
10+ years of database administration experience, including 8+ years with SQL Server
Strong PostgreSQL administration and optimization experience
Proven success working with very large datasets (billions of records)
Expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and database internals
Experience with high-availability solutions (e.g., Always On, replication, log shipping)
Proficiency in scripting (T-SQL, PowerShell, Python, or Bash)
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS RDS, or Aurora
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience in regulated industries and relevant certifications are a plus

Sr. SQL Database Administrator

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