We are looking for an experienced SQL Server DBA / Developer to join our client’s team in an outstaffing model. This role is critical for maintaining high availability, performance, and security of production SQL Server environments. The ideal candidate is hands-on, calm under pressure, and deeply understands how SQL Server behaves in real-world, high-load systems.
Details
Engagement Type: Long-term cooperation
Workload: Full-time
Location: Remote
Start Date: ASAP
Language: English
Key Responsibilities
Administer, support, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server production environments
Manage backup and restore strategies, including disaster recovery readiness
Monitor system workload and perform performance tuning
Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks, deadlocks, and concurrency issues
Handle production incidents, including root cause analysis and preventive actions
Implement and maintain security controls (logins, roles, permissions, auditing)
Support database deployments, upgrades, and maintenance activities
Work closely with developers and infrastructure teams to ensure system stability
Requirements
Strong, hands-on experience with MS SQL Server
Deep knowledge of:
- Backups & restores
- Workload monitoring and tuning
- Query and index optimization
- Deadlocks and concurrency management
- SQL Server security (logins, roles, auditing)
Proven experience in production support environments
Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle critical incidents
Good spoken and written English
Nice to Have
Experience in high-availability or high-load environments
Automation or scripting for DBA tasks
Prior experience working in an outstaffing or client-facing model