SQL Database Administrator

WE ARE NOT TAKING C2C/CORP TO CORP CANDIDATES AT THIS TIME Position Title: Database Engineer Location: Remote Hours: Any US hours Pay: $90-110k Must Have Requirements • 5+ years as a Database Engineer or Architect • Deep technical expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (MS-SQL), including T-SQL, indexing, execution plans, and optimization. • Hands-on experience with both on-premise and cloud-based database platforms (e.g., Azure SQL Database, SQL Server on IaaS) • Proficient in data modelling, schema normalization/denormalization, and capacity planning Additional Requirements/Plusses • Experience with cloud migration or hybrid environments. • Knowledge of ETL processes, data warehousing, or data lake integration. • Familiarity with DevOps pipelines for database CI/CD. • Exposure to monitoring and observability tools for database performance (e.g., Redgate, SolarWinds, SQL Sentry). Day to Day A client of Insight Global is hiring for a contract to hire database engineer. They are currently seeking a highly skilled Database Engineer with a strong blend of database architecture and engineering expertise to support a key initiative focused on database optimization and architecture review. This role requires deep hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (MS-SQL) across both on-premises and cloud environments, with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability. The ideal candidate will be not only technically exceptional but also a strong communicator who can effectively engage with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams. You’ll be expected to clearly articulate, and implement recommendations, influence decision-making, and drive consensus on complex database design and performance matters Key Responsibilities: • Lead the review and redesign of existing database architecture to enhance performance and scalability. • Analyze and tune complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies. • Implement solutions for data sharding, partitioning, archiving, and purging to manage large data volumes effectively. • Work across on-premise and cloud-hosted database environments (e.g., SQL Server on VMs and Azure SQL) to ensure optimal performance and reliability. • Engage with cross-functional stakeholders, translating technical findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations. • Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to integrate database improvements into the broader tech ecosystem. • Monitor, diagnose, and resolve database performance issues proactively. • Develop technical documentation and present findings to both technical and executive audiences. • Recommend and implement tools and automation to support database observability and lifecycle management.