Senior Database Administrator

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W2 only, no C2C, must be authorized to work in the US (both now and in the future).

Senior Database Administrator (Contract) – Hybrid in Madison, WI. Apply now for this opportunity at Carex!

Location:

hybrid Madison, WI. Contract Role.

Carex is partnering with an insurance industry partner to find a Senior Database Administrator to join their IT Infrastructure team in Madison, Wisconsin in a hybrid capacity for a one‑year contract.

Carex is partnering with an insurance industry partner to find a Senior Database Administrator to lead and support the administration, development, and performance tuning of database systems. This role ensures high availability, security, and scalability across cloud and on‑prem environments, working closely with enterprise architects, system administrators, and security teams. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience with SQL Server, Postgre

SQL, and AWS technologies, and demonstrates a strong focus on automation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

• Manage database performance, availability, and security across SQL Server, Postgre
  
  SQL, and Dynamo
  
  DB environments
• Design, implement, and maintain high‑availability solutions and backup/recovery procedures
• Automate database provisioning and infrastructure using Terraform and other IaC tools
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues, including performance bottlenecks and replication problems
• Collaborate with development, security, and infrastructure teams to align database architecture with system requirements
• Ensure timely patching, upgrades, and documentation of disaster recovery protocols
• Support production environments including after‑hours maintenance and incident resolution
• Contribute to M&A efforts through data integration and transition planning
• Mentor junior team members and lead knowledge‑sharing and training efforts
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and ongoing process improvements to optimize delivery and performance
• Maintain and enhance monitoring, alerting, and reporting tools for proactive system oversight

• Minimum 5 years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server tools and T‑SQL
• At least 2 years of on‑call troubleshooting of SQL Server production databases and SSIS
• Strong proficiency in AWS RDS, Postgre
  
  SQL, and infrastructure automation (Terraform, Cloud Formation)
• Experience with scripting languages such as Power Shell or Bash
• Working knowledge of Dev Ops tools and methodologies, including Jenkins and Kubernetes
• Advanced problem‑solving skills and a collaborative mindset
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred
• Cloud database expertise with AWS, Azure, or GCP is preferred

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