SQL Developer

Work Model: Remote in the U.S.

Duration: 2+ Years Contract

Rate: $68+/hr W2Visa: W2 Only – No C2C or subcontracting

Job Description: Seeking an experienced SQL Server Platform Engineer to build and automate enterprise database platforms across on-premises and cloud environments, with a strong focus on infrastructure automation, scalability, and high availability.

Key Responsibilities: Design and build database platform components and automation solutions. Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShell. Manage and optimize on-premises Microsoft SQL Server environments and cloud database platforms. Support Azure SQL PaaS, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and AWS database services. Build self-service database provisioning solutions for development and operations teams. Implement high availability, disaster recovery, and advanced database administration solutions. Collaborate with platform engineering teams and communicate technical solutions to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications: 10+ years of hands-on Microsoft SQL Server experience in enterprise environments. Strong database platform engineering and automation experience beyond traditional DBA responsibilities. Proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShell. Hands-on experience with Azure SQL PaaS and Azure SQL Managed Instance. Experience with AWS database services and cloud architecture. Expertise in database high availability and disaster recovery. Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical work clearly. Must be able to independently explain and demonstrate experience during interviews; resume details must accurately reflect hands-on expertise.