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Senior MS SQL DBA

Job in Mechanicsville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 18934, USA
Listing for: American business solutions inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Database Administrator, Data Engineering, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, IT Consultant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Engagement Type

Contract

Key Responsibilities
  • Expertise working as a SQL Server DBA
  • Expertise working with SQL clustering, mirroring and high availability
  • Experience working with large SQL databases
  • Expertise in writing Transact SQL
  • Experience tuning SQL Server databases
  • Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQL Server databases
  • Experience working on a Windows platform
  • Exposure to SSIS, SSAS, & SSRS
  • Experience working with Azure Cloud
Day to Day Duties
  • Monitor databases to maintain/ensure database uptime and availability.
  • Troubleshoot application/database issues related to connectivity, access, security, etc.
  • Tune long running SQL
  • Review & refine existing database tasks and processes to better align with agency/group priorities.
  • Leverage & utilize O/S scripting utilities in support of database maintenance/diagnosis/support.
  • Review the existing database implementation and propose, execute, and/or direct necessary changes.
  • Perform SQL Server installations + w/ failover clustering).
  • Support SQL Server databases (administration, support, tuning).
  • Knowledgeable of data modeling principles
Professional Attributes
  • Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
  • Independently perform a variety of complicated tasks.
  • Work with a team of Engineering and Operations professionals.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively, both speaking and in writing.
Qualifications
  • At least 2 years of experience w/ Microsoft SQL Server database
  • At least 1 year of Azure, Snowflake, or Databricks experience (a certification is acceptable in lieu of experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or other applicable and/or equivalent skills, knowledge and/or work history
  • Demonstrated experience in communicating effectively using standard requirements and design artifacts
Desired Technologies
  • SQL Server 2019+
  • Cloud databases (Azure, Snowflake, and/or Databricks)
Special Instructions to Applicants
  • This position requires a fingerprint-based background check.
  • The successful contractor will be required to continue education at own expense to stay current with VDOT technologies.
Required/Desired Skills Matrix
  • Skill Required/Desired Amount of Experience
  • MS SQL Server Database Management Required 2.0 Years
  • SQL Server Tuning Required 1.0 Years
  • Experience working with SSIS, SSRS & SSAS Desired 1.0 Years
  • Coding & debugging Transact SQL Required 1.0 Years
  • Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQLServer databases Required 2.0 Years
  • DB Administration on Azure Cloud, Snowflake, and/or Databricks Nice to have 1.0 Years

MS SQL Server Database Management,SQL Server Tuning,Coding & debugging Transact SQL,Expertise in installing,upgrading,patching and migrating SQLServer databases

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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