Senior SQL Database Administrator (Principal Consultant)

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SQL Database Administrator to join our team as a Principal Consultant. This fully client-facing role requires technical excellence, leadership in database consulting, and strong communication skills. You will begin by supporting a few existing clients and gradually expand to manage up to five client environments.

Key Responsibilities:

* Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, assess database needs, lead solution discussions, and take full ownership of outcomes.
* Design and implement scalable, reliable SQL Server database systems across on-premise and Azure environments.
* Analyze system performance and optimize SQL queries and configurations to maximize responsiveness and resource efficiency.
* Enforce security best practices and ensure data accuracy across all systems.
* Develop and maintain backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies to safeguard critical client data.
* Track growth trends and maintain detailed documentation on configurations, procedures, and best practices.
* Collaborate with development teams, system administrators, and project managers to ensure successful integration and delivery.
* Identify and resolve database issues, especially during on-call support, with urgency and precision.
* Stay current with SQL Server advancements, Azure cloud technologies, and industry best practices.

Requirements:

* 7+ years of proven experience in SQL Server administration.
* Expertise in performance tuning, SQL query optimization, and data integrity.
* Experience with Azure SQL and on-premises environments.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client-facing interactions.
* Ability to manage multiple client environments and prioritize effectively.
* Availability to participate in on-call rotations.
* Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate are a plus.

Location: Remote - Anywhere

Skills required for this job:

• Azure Cloud Technologies
• Azure SQL Database
• Data integration
• On-Premise Environments
• SQL Server Administration
• SQL Server Query Optimizer
• Technical support
• Troubleshooting