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This is a highly technical, hands-on engineering role focused on optimizing enterprise-scale SQL Server environments while partnering closely with Java engineering teams to improve application performance, scalability, and reliability.\nThe ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, Java/Spring Boot applications, AWS cloud services, and enterprise database performance tuning. This role requires someone who can troubleshoot across both the application and database layers to ensure high availability and optimal system performance.\nWe are looking for Engineers who can:\nAdminister, monitor, and optimize enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments.\nPartner closely with Java engineering teams to improve application and database performance.\nAnalyze and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, execution plans, and indexing strategies.\nTroubleshoot production performance issues across Java applications, SQL Server, and AWS infrastructure.\nDesign and implement database performance improvements for high-volume enterprise applications.\nConfigure and maintain SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, replication, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.\nMonitor database health, capacity, and performance using industry-standard monitoring tools.\nSupport enterprise reporting platforms, ETL pipelines, and financial data processing systems.\nCollaborate with architects, developers, infrastructure engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable solutions.\nDevelop automation scripts using PowerShell and T-SQL to improve operational efficiency.\nEnsure database security, compliance, governance, and operational best practices.\nParticipate in production support, incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.\n10+ years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise production environments.\nStrong experience supporting Java-based enterprise applications.\nHands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and JDBC.\nAdvanced expertise in:\nSQL Server Administration\nQuery Optimization\nExecution Plans\nIndexing Strategies\nPerformance Tuning\nStored Procedures\nHigh Availability & Disaster Recovery\nExperience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and Replication.\nStrong knowledge of T-SQL and PowerShell scripting.\nExperience supporting AWS-hosted database environments.\nFamiliarity with Amazon Redshift, S3, and enterprise ETL processes.\nStrong experience working within UNIX/Linux production environments.\nExcellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.\nStrong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across distributed engineering teams.\nExperience within Financial Services, Banking, Capital Markets, Brokerage, or Wealth Management environments.\nPrevious experience working for a technology consulting organization.\nExperience supporting enterprise reporting platforms and large-scale transactional systems.\nExposure to Apache Parquet, AWS Lambda, and cloud-native data solutions.\nMicrosoft SQL Server certifications or AWS certifications are a plus.\nWe work closely with\nDatabases\nMicrosoft SQL Server\nAmazon Redshift\nJava\nSpring Boot\nJDBC\nT-SQL\nPowerShell\nAWS\nAmazon S3\nAWS Lambda\nHigh Availability\nSQL Server Always On\nReplication\nBackup & Recovery\nDisaster Recovery\nUNIX/Linux\nWindows Server\nMonitoring & Performance\nSQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)\nQuery Store\nExecution Plans\nPerformance Monitoring Tools\nOur Process\nSchedule a 15-minute video call with someone from our Team\n1 Proctored GQ Tests, Multiple choice (< 1 hour) & a Presentation Deck.\n30-45 min Final Video Interview\nReceive Job Offer\nIf you are interested in reaching out to us, please apply and our team will contact you within the hour.\nPay: $75.00 - 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Do you think and work like a start-up engineer who thrives on solving complex problems?\nAt Intellibus, we engineer platforms that impact billions of lives. Our Platform Engineering Team is solving the Multiplicity Problem and has recently led conversion and go-live of applications that support the backbone of the global financial trading industry.\nWe are seeking a highly experienced Principal Database Engineer to support a mission-critical financial platform for one of our enterprise clients. This is a highly technical, hands-on engineering role focused on optimizing enterprise-scale SQL Server environments while partnering closely with Java engineering teams to improve application performance, scalability, and reliability.\nThe ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, Java/Spring Boot applications, AWS cloud services, and enterprise database performance tuning. 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