SQL Server Database Administrator III GDH Houston Texas Contract
Overview
The role involves managing SQL Server databases in enterprise-scale environments. This contract position offers potential conversion to permanent roles based on performance and business needs.
What You'll Do11
- 1Manage SQL Server databases across development and testing phases
- 2Design and implement scalable database solutions using Spark and Airflow
- 3Lead optimization of query performance and storage efficiency
- 4Ensure high availability through backup and disaster recovery strategies
- 5Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align database architecture with business goals
- 6Monitor system health and proactively resolve performance bottlenecks
- 7Implement security best practices for production environments
- 8Document technical processes and provide mentorship to junior staff
- 9Scale database infrastructure to meet growing organizational demands
- 10Drive continuous improvement initiatives for data management workflows
- 11Maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Requirements10
- 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
- 23-5 seasons leading database migration projects
- 35+ years implementing Kubernetes for containerized workloads
- 45+ years configuring AWS managed SQL services
- 55+ years securing AWS environments with IAM policies
- 65+ years automating maintenance tasks using Python scripts
- 75+ years monitoring and alerting systems for SQL Server
- 85+ years writing stored procedures and indexing strategies
- 95+ years troubleshooting complex query execution plans
- 105+ years managing Azure hybrid cloud solutions
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