{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a7d0b5aed6207ff818ed6413","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a7d0b5aed6207ff818ed6413","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a7d0b5aed6207ff818ed6413","title":"Senior SQL Database Administrator","description":"OverviewYou will design, implement, and optimize enterprise databases across cloud and on-prem environments to ensure security, availability, and performance. You'll lead migrations and modernization—especially moving from SQL Server to PostgreSQL/Aurora—working with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable data platforms. You'll own performance tuning, DR/backup, monitoring, and IaC-driven automation to support mission-critical systems. This role combines hands-on engineering with strategic modernization to shape Zelis' data foundation.Compensation / Benefits401k with matchflexible paid time offholidaysparential leaveslife and disability insurancemedical, dental, vision, prescription coverageResponsibilitiesEngineer and support databases across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Aurora PostgreSQL, RDS, Azure SQL, etc.)Perform hands-on performance engineering: tuning queries, indexes, statistics, and data access patternsTroubleshoot production database issues (performance, blocking, deadlocks, resource contention)Migrate/re-platform databases and applications from SQL Server to PostgreSQL/Aurora PostgreSQL and other platformsManage migrations: discovery, schema conversion, data migration, testing, cutover, rollback, post-migration optimizationMaintain SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments with patching, upgrades, security, and complianceConfigure and test high availability, backup/restore, DR, replication, and recovery capabilitiesImplement telemetry, observability, monitoring, and alerting (IDERA, AWS monitoring)Analyze telemetry to identify performance bottlenecks and operational risksParticipate in 24x7 production support and on-call rotationsDevelop automation and IaC for provisioning, configuration, deployment, maintenance, monitoring, and patchingUse Git, GitHub, CI/CD, VS Code for scripting, automation, and code managementLeverage AI-assisted tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) to improve troubleshooting and productivityCollaborate with application engineers to remediate inefficient queries and data patternsCreate and maintain technical documentation (Confluence, wikis) related to configurations, runbooks, migrations, and DR proceduresKey requirementsStrong hands-on SQL Server experience in production environmentsExpertise in database performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and schema/data access patternsAWS experience with RDS/Aurora/EC2; PostgreSQL/Aurora PostgreSQL preferredExperience migrating SQL Server workloads to PostgreSQL/Aurora PostgreSQLAutomation of database tasks using scripting and IaC; familiarity with Git/GitHub/CI/CD and VS CodeExperience with database monitoring, backup/recovery, HA/DR, and telemetry toolsAzure database platforms experience preferred but not requiredFamiliarity with AI-assisted engineering tools is a plusAbility to work in cross-functional teams and on-call environmentsVisa sponsorship not available at this timeCollaborativeProblem-solvingProactive troubleshootingMicrosoft SQL Server (production experience)PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora PostgreSQLAWS (RDS, Aurora, EC2); Azure SQL Database/Managed Instance (preferred)","company":"Zelis","rawCompany":"zelis","city":"Quincy","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-26T13:11:50.367Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior SQL Database Administrator","description":"OverviewYou will design, implement, and optimize enterprise databases across cloud and on-prem environments to ensure security, availability, and performance. 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