MSSQL Server Database Engineer

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We are seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on 

expertise in managing Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) in cloud and on-perm environments. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in high-availability setups, performance tuning, automation, and production database support. 


Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) databases in cloud and VM based environments. 

• Configure and support high-availability solutions like Always on Availability Groups, SQL Server Clustering, and Replication. 

• Improve database performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, and proactive  troubleshooting. 

• Automate provisioning, backup, patching, and scaling tasks using PowerShell, SSMS and optionally Terraform. 

• Collaborate with development teams on schema updates, database changes, and application driven queries. 


Required Skills:

• Monitor production databases, troubleshoot live issues, and ensure minimal downtime. 

• Implement and maintain database security policies, including access control, encryption, and auditing. 

• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation for critical production support. 

• Strong hands-on expertise with Always on Availability Groups, SQL Server Clustering, and Replication. 

• 5+ years of experience managing Microsoft SQL Server databases. 

• Solid understanding of Windows Server and Windows Clustering. 

• Advanced skills in query optimization, indexing, and performance troubleshooting. 

• Experience with backups, restores, and point-in-time recovery processes. 

• Proficiency in PowerShell for automation of database operations. 

• Familiarity with cloud SQL platforms (Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL, SQL Server on cloud VMs). 

• Understanding of database security best practices. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills. 


Preferred (Nice to Have):

• Familiarity with PostgreSQL or MySQL. 

• Experience using Docker or Kubernetes for SQL Server deployment. 

• Understanding of IaC tools like Terraform and configuration tools like Ansible. 

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps. 

• SQL Server or cloud certifications (Azure/GCP). 


If you meet the above criteria and are looking to contribute to a technically strong and 

collaborative engineering team, we encourage you to apply or refer someone from your 

network. 


Please reach out to:

talent@projectpietech.com


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