SQL Database Administrator - SQL DBA

$100,000–$110,000 + Bonus Potential | Hybrid | Charlotte, NC

Your SQL expertise deserves to make an impact.

Looking for a role where you can solve challenging database problems, improve performance, collaborate directly with developers, and actually see the difference your work makes?

Meet Retirement Clearinghouse (RCH).

A Charlotte Magazine top workplace for three consecutive years (2024–2026)!

At RCH, we use innovative technology to help millions of Americans preserve their retirement savings. We’re a collaborative team that values fresh ideas, technical excellence, work-life balance, and people who take pride in what they do.

As aSQL Database Administrator, you’ll play an important role in keeping our business-critical databases performing at their best. You’ll have opportunities to troubleshoot complex issues, tune queries, improve reliability, and work closely with our application support and development teams. As a key member of our technical team, you’ll help keep our databases secure, efficient, and dependable while supporting the applications our customers rely on.

Solve real-world technical problems. Respond to technical requests from end users of RCH products and systems, investigate issues, analyze available data, and quickly identify root causes.

Manage SQL Server environments. Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server database environments.

Optimize database performance. Analyze execution plans, Dynamic Management Views (DMVs), and other diagnostic tools to identify bottlenecks and improve query performance, scalability, and efficiency.

Protect production performance. Review and tune queries flagged as potentially harmful to production systems, helping maintain stability, availability, and reliability.

Collaborate with developers and application support. Work directly with application support specialists and developers to implement database changes in accordance with company standards and change management policies.

Support quarterly releases. Partner with the application support team to prepare for and execute quarterly application releases.

Support SQL Server upgrades and improvements. Evaluate new SQL Server features, trace flags, and operational changes before database migrations and version upgrades.

Maintain clear technical documentation. Create and update database diagrams, operational procedures, data standards, data definitions, and reports.

• At least 2 years of relevant Microsoft SQL Server experience
  , through professional experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Strong, advanced-level SQL and T-SQL skills, including the ability to write, analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize complex queries.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server administration and database performance tuning.
• Experience analyzing SQL execution plans and using DMVs, SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, or similar tools to diagnose and resolve performance issues.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to work independently, collaborate with a team, and adapt to changing business and technical needs.

Bonus points: Data warehousing experience or familiarity with Where Scape RED, andPower

Shell proficiency for database administration, automation, or related tasks.

Experience with SQL Server migrations, version upgrades, and production database support.

Proficiency with Power Shell for database administration, automation, or related technical tasks.

A bachelor’s degree in IT…