Sr SQL Server Database Administrator

Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting‑edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.

Scientific Games LLC is looking for a self‑motivated, highly experienced Senior
SQL Server Database Administrator to focus on our Tableau‑based BI solution as well as other SQL Server Databases. The DBA is responsible for tasks such as development of best practices and repeatable procedures for deploying databases, day‑to‑day operational activities including break/fix, capacity management, backup and recovery, database replication setup/management and ongoing database change reviews. The team also builds and maintains large‑scale and very high‑transaction SQL Server databases on Windows Server platforms.

You will also work in tandem with other teams, preparing documentation and specifications as required.

• Provision and configure SQL Server instances for both new and existing products.
• Ensure performance, security, and availability of databases.
• Plan, implement, and maintain replication strategies.
• Perform in‑depth analysis of performance, identify areas of improvement, and implement planning.
• Prepare documentation, procedures, and specifications.
• Handle common database procedures such as upgrade, backup, recovery, migration, etc.
• Profile server resource usage, optimize and tweak as necessary.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members.
• 24×7 support of production databases.

• Knowledge of de‑facto standards and best practices in SQL Server.
• Strong proficiency in SQL Server database management and administration, including large‑scale databases.
• Hands‑on experience implementing and maintaining Always On Availability Groups is required; knowledge of additional replication models is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience implementing and maintaining SQL Server encryption models including TDE, Always Encrypt, SSL connections, etc.
• Experience working with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and ETL jobs.
• Knowledge of SQL Server features such as partitioning, query store, column‑store indexing, etc.
• Proficient in writing and optimizing SQL/T‑SQL queries and jobs.
• Experience with backup and recovery strategies.
• Ability to plan resource requirements from high‑level specifications.
• Monitoring and alerting solutions.
• Knowledge of limitations in SQL Server and workarounds compared with other popular relational databases.
• Strong technical problem‑solving skills and working knowledge of common protocols such as SFTP, SMTP, DNS, and HTTP/S.
• Able to work under pressure and multi‑task.
• Pro‑active, dedicated, committed, and responsible.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences with 10+ years administering and maintaining SQL Server OR
• Master’s degree with 8+ years’ experience.
• Certified SQL Server DBA is a plus.

5 to 8 years.

• Tableau
• Code versioning tools such as Git / Git Lab
• Other popular database engines such as MySQL, Percona, MariaDB
• Windows Server Administration
• Scripting – Power Shell, Python, and shell scripting are all good
• Zabbix
• Industry experience – either in iLottery or iGaming

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend,…