SQL Server Database Administrator - DBA (Remote LATAM)

Team: Professional Services Technology

Location: Remote - LATAM - COL, Remote - LATAM - ARG, Remote - LATAM - CHL, Remote - LATAM - DOM, Remote - LATAM - ECU, Remote - LATAM - HND, Remote - LATAM - MEX, Remote - LATAM - PAN, Remote - LATAM - PER, Remote - LATAM - SLV, Remote - LATAM - URY

Commitment: Contract - LATAM

Workplace Type: remote

Key Responsibilities

Database Administration & Maintenance 

• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances (on-premises and/or cloud). 

• Manage security, roles, permissions, and backups. 

• Monitor database health and performance proactively. 

High Availability & Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) 

• Design, implement, and maintain Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, and Replication. 

• Ensure 99.99% uptime and meet high-performance standards. 

• Conduct automatic failover testing, backups, and disaster recovery planning. 

Performance Tuning & Optimization 

• Identify and resolve SQL query performance issues using execution plans, indexing strategies, and query optimization. 

• Implement best practices for indexing, partitioning, and resource allocation. 

• Analyze and optimize T-SQL queries and stored procedures. 

Monitoring & Troubleshooting 

• Utilize SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, DMVs, and third-party monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Redgate, SQLSentry). 

• Diagnose and resolve database connectivity and replication issues. 

• Automate monitoring and maintenance tasks for efficiency. 

Security & Compliance 

• Implement database encryption, auditing, and access controls to ensure data security. 

• Ensure timely patching and upgrades to mitigate vulnerabilities. 

Collaboration & Documentation 

• Work with developers, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to optimize database solutions. 

• Provide technical support and guidance for application teams. 

• Document database architectures, processes, and recovery plans. 

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA. 

• Expertise in SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and other HA/DR solutions. 

• Strong understanding of T-SQL scripting, indexing, and query tuning. 

• Experience with SQL Server 2016, 2019, and/or 2022. 

• Knowledge of Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC). 

• Familiarity with cloud-based SQL solutions (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL). 

• Experience with PowerShell, automation scripts, and monitoring tools. 

• Understanding of database security principles and compliance standards. 

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience with NoSQL or hybrid cloud databases (e.g., Databricks). 

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools related to databases. 

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, MCSA: SQL Server). 

• Experience with cloud-based backup and recovery platforms (e.g., Rubrik, Veeam, Commvault), including use of the backup and restore interface.