Principal Database Administrator
For our client, we are seeking a Principal Database Administrator to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will serve as a senior technical authority for SQL Server operations and architecture within a global software environment. The ideal candidate will lead incident response, strengthen database resilience, and partner closely with client-side DBA and IT teams on complex, multi-tenant systems. This position also plays a key role in driving standards, automation, and proactive risk reduction across the database environment.
Location: Remote
Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 annually
Responsibilities:
Serve as the technical authority for SQL Server operations and architecture across the platform Lead root-cause analysis and remediation for complex SQL Server incidents Identify systemic risks proactively to prevent incidents Design and maintain SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and Distributed Availability Groups Manage transactional replication and Change Data Capture (CDC) lifecycle Act as the technical point of contact with client-side DBA and IT teams Monitor and tune database performance across a multi-tenant environment Ensure database security, integrity, and system availability Build and maintain automation for database maintenance tasks Create and maintain documentation and standards for the DBA team
Qualifications:
7+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA (2016 or later versions) at a principal or lead level Deep expertise in SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and Distributed Availability Groups Strong database design and administration skills Proficient in T-SQL, SSMS, and SQL Server Agent Proven disaster recovery and backup architecture experience Advanced database troubleshooting, tuning, and performance triage experience Experience with MSSQL on cloud platforms, with AWS and Azure preferred
Benefits:
Opportunity to shape database operations strategy for a cutting-edge global software company Collaborative environment within a global operations team Hands-on role with significant technical authority Engagement with client-side DBA and IT teams on complex projects Potential for professional growth and mentorship opportunities Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.