Lead Hybrid Database Engineer – SQL Server & AWS Cloud Migration

Job Title: Lead Hybrid Database Engineer – SQL Server & AWS Cloud Migration Location: Charlotte, NC (100% REMOTE) Work Arrangement: Remote Employment Type: Contract Duration: 5+ months Pay Range: $45.05/hr. To $50.46/hr. On W2 | $58.57/hr to $65.60/hr on C2C Domain: Financial Services Application Deadline: July 15, 2026 SKILLS REQUIRED: Primary (Must-Have): • Advanced Microsoft SQL Server Administration (2019–2022) across enterprise on-premises and cloud infrastructures • Hands-on architecture of High Availability/Disaster Recovery (Always On Availability Groups, FCI, Replication, Log Shipping) • Proven deployment and management of AWS RDS (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DocumentDB, and DynamoDB) • Deep experience executing complex database migrations from On-Prem to Cloud RDS/Aurora using AWS DMS and AWS SCT • Expertise in database performance tuning, index optimization, query execution plan analysis, and blocking/deadlock resolution Secondary (Good to Have): • Strong automation capabilities using PowerShell and T-SQL for routine installations and task optimization • Deep understanding of AWS core infrastructure layers including S3, VPC architectures, IAM policies, and Security Groups • Experience conducting technical code reviews and structural schema validations with application development teams • Background working within high-governance Financial Services or highly regulated enterprise environments POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking an elite, senior-level SQL Server Database Engineer / DBA with 11+ years of experience to lead the design, administration, and performance optimization of mission-critical database platforms. Operating in a fully remote capacity centered out of Charlotte, NC, this high-impact role oversees resilient Microsoft SQL Server environments across both hybrid on-premises setups and multi-engine AWS cloud ecosystems. The successful candidate will drive infrastructure availability, guide complex cloud migration frameworks, and deliver top-tier L3/L4 technical resolution to maximize scalability and secure enterprise wealth management platforms. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage the full lifecycle administration—including installation, configuration, scaling, and patching—of Microsoft SQL Server (2019–2022) database systems. • Architect and govern high-availability structures, managing complex Always On Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), and rigid multi-site replication models. • Drive structural cloud transformations, utilizing AWS DMS and AWS SCT to seamlessly migrate legacy, on-premises RDBMS instances into AWS RDS, Aurora, and NoSQL layers. • Troubleshoot high-tier performance bottlenecks, optimizing query paths, index strategies, CPU allocations, memory usage, and $tempdb$ boundaries. • Author robust automation scripts via PowerShell and T-SQL to simplify database configuration and administrative runbooks, while implementing CloudWatch tracking frameworks. • Partner directly with cross-functional Application, DevOps, and Security squads to perform proactive database code reviews, validate schema changes, and maintain compliance standards. • Own business-critical Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Recovery (DR) testing loops, ensuring all configurations strictly meet enterprise RPO and RTO mandates. • Deliver expert L3/L4 support for database operational outages and actively participate in a 24/7 critical system on-call engineering rotation. BENEFITS Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k) EEOC Compliance: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DISCLAIMER AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.