{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cdfac4f6e5ebbef08f4f66d5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cdfac4f6e5ebbef08f4f66d5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cdfac4f6e5ebbef08f4f66d5","title":"SQL/AWS Sr. Database Engineer (Hybrid)","description":"Date Posted: Feb 20, 2026\r\nCompany: Data Analysis Inc\r\nTitle: SQL/AWS Sr. Database Engineer (Hybrid)\r\nAbout Us\r\nData Analysis Incorporated (DAI) is the controlling entity of the O'Neil family of businesses. DAI and its subsidiaries operate in diverse industries worldwide, including global equity markets, health care, financial services, digital news, and insurance. Our global footprint allows our teams to be responsive to customer needs in a timely and efficient manner. We are dedicated to using technology and innovation to bring change and growth to our businesses. We believe in a dynamic workplace, creating engaging, informative products and services that help our customers succeed. Integrity is an essential characteristic for our firms and our associates; if this describes you, please apply!\r\nSummary\r\nThe Senior Database Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance database systems that support critical business applications. This role requires deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server architecture, performance tuning, and production operations, with the ability to diagnose complex database performance issues and maintain highly available database environments. The engineer will work closely with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to design scalable database solutions, troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, and ensure reliable data platform operations. This position requires hands-on experience managing production database environments, implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions, and maintaining strong security and compliance standards.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nSQL Server Architecture & Performance Optimization\r\nDesign, develop, and optimize complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects to support application performance and scalability.\r\nAnalyze SQL Server execution plans and tune queries using advanced performance diagnostics tools and methodologies.\r\nInvestigate and resolve performance issues using SQL Server DMVs, wait statistics, and query analysis tools.\r\nImplement effective indexing strategies including clustered, nonclustered, and filtered indexes while balancing read performance with write overhead.\r\nMonitor long-running transactions and optimize query performance through indexing improvements and optimized query design.\r\nDiagnose and resolve database bottlenecks including CPU contention, I/O latency, memory pressure, and query inefficiencies.\r\nTroubleshoot and resolve concurrency issues such as blocking, deadlocks, and transaction conflicts in high-transaction environments.\r\nHigh Availability & Disaster Recovery\r\nDesign, implement, and maintain SQL Server high availability solutions, including Always On Availability Groups, clustering, and log shipping.\r\nManage failover configurations and ensure database resilience during outages.\r\nDevelop and maintain enterprise backup and restore strategies for large and high-transaction databases.\r\nDesign and test disaster recovery procedures aligned with RPO and RTO requirements.\r\nConduct regular recovery validation and failover testing to ensure operational readiness.\r\nSecurity & Compliance\r\nImplement and maintain database security practices including encryption, access controls, and audit logging.\r\nManage and support encryption technologies such as Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Always Encrypted, and column-level encryption.\r\nSupport security and compliance initiatives involving data classification and regulatory requirements (PCI, SOC2, HIPAA, etc.).\r\nEnsure appropriate separation of duties between development and database administration roles.\r\nOperational Database Management\r\nDeploy database schema changes safely using structured release and change management processes.\r\nSupport database version control and deployment frameworks (e.g., Flyway, SSDT, or similar tools).\r\nMonitor and maintain production databases using both native SQL Server monitoring tools and enterprise observability platforms.\r\nProvide technical guidance to engineering teams on database design, query optimization, and performance best practices.\r\nInvestigate and resolve production database incidents and implement preventive improvements.\r\nDatabase Upgrades & Platform Evolution\r\nPlan and execute SQL Server upgrades and migrations, including transitions from legacy SQL Server versions to modern releases.\r\nIdentify upgrade blockers and plan remediation strategies.\r\nSupport modernization initiatives involving database platform improvements and architecture optimization.\r\nCloud & Hybrid Environments\r\nExperience supporting SQL Server deployments on AWS EC2 or Amazon RDS.\r\nFamiliarity with AWS database operations including snapshot backups and parameter groups.\r\nExposure to cloud migration strategies for SQL Server workloads.\r\nRequired Qualifications\r\n5+ years of hands-on experience managing and optimizing Microsoft SQL Server environments.\r\nStrong expertise in T-SQL development, performance tuning, and database architecture.\r\nExperience diagnosing database performance issues using DMVs, wait statistics, and execution plan analysis.\r\nExperience implementing high availability solutions such as Always On Availability Groups.\r\nExperience designing and maintaining enterprise backup and disaster recovery strategies.\r\nStrong troubleshooting skills in high-transaction production environments.\r\nExperience supporting database security, access control, and compliance practices.\r\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nExperience with PostgreSQL environments.\r\nExperience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).\r\nFamiliarity with cloud database platforms (AWS EC2 / RDS).\r\nExperience with database monitoring and observability tools (Datadog, SolarWinds DPA, etc.).\r\nKnowledge of database automation or scripting languages.\r\nThe Ideal Candidate\r\nWhat Success Looks Like in This Role\r\nCan own production SQL Server environments independently.\r\nHas deep understanding of query execution, indexing, wait stats, and performance diagnostics.\r\nCan troubleshoot complex database issues such as deadlocks, blocking, CPU spikes, and storage latency.\r\nUnderstands high availability architecture, backup strategies, and disaster 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Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods (66%+ each work day), the ability to hear the telephone, the ability to enter data on a computer, and may also require the ability to lift to 10 pounds.\r\nEqual Opportunity Employer\r\nData Analysis Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Data Analysis","rawCompany":"data analysis","city":"Plano","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T15:34:59.262Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"},{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"},{"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":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"SQL/AWS Sr. Database Engineer (Hybrid)","description":"Date Posted: Feb 20, 2026\r\nCompany: Data Analysis Inc\r\nTitle: SQL/AWS Sr. Database Engineer (Hybrid)\r\nAbout Us\r\nData Analysis Incorporated (DAI) is the controlling entity of the O'Neil family of businesses. DAI and its subsidiaries operate in diverse industries worldwide, including global equity markets, health care, financial services, digital news, and insurance. Our global footprint allows our teams to be responsive to customer needs in a timely and efficient manner. We are dedicated to using technology and innovation to bring change and growth to our businesses. We believe in a dynamic workplace, creating engaging, informative products and services that help our customers succeed. Integrity is an essential characteristic for our firms and our associates; if this describes you, please apply!\r\nSummary\r\nThe Senior Database Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance database systems that support critical business applications. This role requires deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server architecture, performance tuning, and production operations, with the ability to diagnose complex database performance issues and maintain highly available database environments. The engineer will work closely with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to design scalable database solutions, troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, and ensure reliable data platform operations. This position requires hands-on experience managing production database environments, implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions, and maintaining strong security and compliance standards.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nSQL Server Architecture & Performance Optimization\r\nDesign, develop, and optimize complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects to support application performance and scalability.\r\nAnalyze SQL Server execution plans and tune queries using advanced performance diagnostics tools and methodologies.\r\nInvestigate and resolve performance issues using SQL Server DMVs, wait statistics, and query analysis tools.\r\nImplement effective indexing strategies including clustered, nonclustered, and filtered indexes while balancing read performance with write overhead.\r\nMonitor long-running transactions and optimize query performance through indexing improvements and optimized query design.\r\nDiagnose and resolve database bottlenecks including 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