Position: SQL Server DBA with GCP experience

Duration: 6-12 Months to start likely at least 2 years of work

Location: 100% Remote

USC/GC/H4EAD/L2EAD/TN Permit/ Refugee/Asylee who are willing to work on W2 can apply for this job

Job Description
• 8+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA, with a focus on database performance, optimization, and administration.
• Proven experience with SQL Server 2016/2017/2019.
• Experience managing SQL Server databases in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments.
• Experience with GCP tools and services related to database management, including Cloud SQL, BigQuery, GCS, etc.
• Strong experience with SQL Server high availability features such as AlwaysOn Availability Groups, replication, clustering, and log shipping.
• Experience in performance tuning and query optimization, with a deep understanding of execution plans, indexing, and statistics.
• Knowledge of T-SQL, stored procedures, and scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python for automating database tasks.
• Familiarity with database security protocols, including encryption, authentication, and role-based access control.
• Strong knowledge of backup and recovery strategies, including point-in-time recovery and disaster recovery planning.
• Experience with database monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., SQL Profiler, Performance Monitor, GCP Monitoring).
• Ability to work with development and operations teams to troubleshoot database-related issues and optimize queries.