SQL Database Administrator

Job description

SQL Database Administrator (SQL DBA)

hybrid local to the greater Tampa Bay area

What’s in It for You?

Join a technology‑driven organization where your database expertise directly supports enterprise‑level applications and analytics. You’ll own mission‑critical database environments, collaborate with high‑performing engineering teams, and help drive performance, scalability, and reliability across multiple platforms. This role offers strong benefits, growth potential, and the opportunity to influence long‑term data strategy.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Work Hours: Standard business hours with occasional off‑hours support
• Work Model: remote with 1 week onsite per quarter
• Benefits: 100% employer‑paid health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; flexible PTO; 401(k) match; bonus potential
• Technology Stack: SQL Server 2019, SSMS, SSRS, MongoDB (hosted), Power BI, PowerShell, PostgreSQL, .NET, SSIS, ZappySys (helpful but not required)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SQL queries, scripts, and ETL workflows for data movement across diverse sources.
• Administer and maintain SQL Server databases across development, testing, and production environments at a 99.9% uptime standard.
• Manage SSRS reporting, including report creation, optimization, and system integration.
• Oversee a hosted MongoDB environment and support cross‑platform data tasks.
• Perform proactive performance tuning, capacity planning, and real‑time monitoring.
• Implement and execute database backup, restore, and disaster‑recovery strategies.
• Develop automation scripts for routine DBA operations and monitoring.
• Drive continuous improvement through monitoring, alerting, and system optimization.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience with SQL Server administration, isolation levels, normalization, and relational database concepts.
• Familiarity with Windows Server environments.
• Ability to support database operations in a ²⁴⁄₇ environment when needed.
• Hands‑on experience with SSIS and ETL processes (ZappySys a plus).
• Working knowledge of Power BI, PowerShell, PostgreSQL, or .NET (preferred but not required).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Highly self‑directed, able to work independently, and effective at managing multiple deadlines.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, or comparable project tools.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred but not required with equivalent experience).