Lead DBA/Developer

Overview In this role you will design, implement, and optimize MSSQL-based data platforms across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments within a small, global team. You will directly contribute to the performance, reliability, and security of our MSSQL estate while collaborating with stakeholders worldwide. This hands-on position emphasizes deep system understanding, database development, and architecture alignment to enterprise standards. The opportunity offers meaningful impact on data reliability and scalable SQL Server solutions in a technically diverse environment. Compensation / Benefitshybrid working scheduleonsite 2-3 days/week in US officesfull-time, permanent position ResponsibilitiesCreate and maintain databases for development, testing, education, and productionPerform capacity planning and collaborate with system administrationRemediate database deployments to meet standardsTroubleshoot data integrity or performance issuesTune database instances and manage upgrades/patchingPlan and implement backup/recovery strategies for MSSQLAdvise on deployment/configuration for SQL serversEnforce security across all SQL databasesPerform database reorganization to improve performance and uptimeSupport non-production environments and assist with patchesMonitor alerts and respond to issuesDevelop and improve High Availability/Disaster Recovery plansContribute to enterprise SQL Server strategy and support developers for efficient queriesAssist with new projects to select appropriate DBA technologies and approachesResolve day-to-day incidents related to DB assetsManage database objects (tables, indexes, views, procedures, etc.)Impact analysis for changes to database objects Key requirements7+ years as MSSQL RDBMS DBA and SQL Developer7+ years of physical and logical MSSQL Server/database design experience7+ years in database performance tuning and capacity planning7+ years of experience with AWS cloud infrastructureUS Citizenship or Green Card with active Public Trust ClearanceExcellent MSSQL backup/recovery knowledgeStrong MSSQL security managementExperience with SSMS, SSRS, SSISProficiency in monitoring/alerting tools (DataDog, PagerDuty)Experience with OS performance monitoring and tuningKnowledge of PostgreSQL and MySQL is a plusExperience with DevOps and automation conceptsAbility to collaborate with cross-functional teams and global stakeholdersFamiliarity with Windows OS and MS ecosystemcollaborativeautonomousstrong communicationMSSQL Server architecture (logical/physical)Performance tuning and capacity planningBackup and recovery strategies