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SQL Server DBA

Morristown, NJ · On-site

SQL Server DBA Location: Morristown NJ (Hybrid Onsite)(Locals only) Duration: Full Time role Interview: Video and F2F SQL DBA that also can do database development Masters degree is mandatory DBA and ...

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Atlanta, GA · On-site

SQL Server DBA Location: Atlanta, GA Interview: Phone + Skype or In-Person. No of positions: 2 US Citizens or Green Cards only a.US Citizen / green card holder ' b.Location of work should be Atlanta ...

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SQL Server DBA

Atlanta, GA · On-site

SQL Server DBA Location: Atlanta, GA Interview: Phone + Skype or In-Person. No of positions: 2 US Citizens or Green Cards only a. US Citizen / green card holder ' b. Location of work should be ...

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SQL Server DBA

Dallas, TX · On-site

... Database Administrator, for SQL Server Applications (Microsoft Business Intelligence Stack (SSIS/SSRS/SSAS)) database administrators for managing administrative operations of school district ...

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SQL Server DBA

Detroit, MI · On-site

SQL Server DBA Location: Detroit, MI / Hybrid Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension) Description: * Department: Database Engineering Engagement Description * Department: Database Engineering

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SQL Server DBA

Blythewood, SC · On-site

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SQL Server DBA

Chicago, IL · On-site

SQL Server DBA Location: Lake Forest, IL(Need Locals) Length: 2 Months (Potential Extension) Visa: USC, GC Skype Interview allowed if candidate can start ASAP The DBA provides production and project ...

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SQL Server DBA

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Info Way Solutions is looking for an experienced SQL Server DBA to support large-scale transactional databases in a hospitality and retail environment. The role involves database administration ...

TrustedQA, Inc.

SQL Server DBA Team: DBA Work Site: Patuxent River, MD Work Location: Hybrid - Candidates arerequired to work onsite at PAX approximately 2 days per week Essential Functions: * Install, configure ...

Provident Credit Union

SQL Server DBA

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$50 - $62/hr

SQL Server Database Administrator (Redwood City, CA) *** We do not sponsor employment/work visas at this time, if you need sponsorship now or in the future, unfortunately, your application will not ...

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SQL Server DBA

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$50 - $62/hr

SQL Server Database Administrator (Redwood City, CA) *** We do not sponsor employment/work visas at this time, if you need sponsorship now or in the future, unfortunately, your application will not ...

Noblesoft Technologies

SQL Server DBA

Princeton, NJ · On-site

Job Title: SQL Server DBA Location: Princeton - NJ - 08540 Mode : Contract (6+ Months) - Onsite Experienced SQL DBA with strong expertise in query optimization and performance engineering. Key ...

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SQL Server Database Administrator

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$49.75 - $62/hr

We have an immediate opportunity for a SQL Server Database Administrator for a Contract to Hire role in Phoenix, AZ . Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid - Initial onsite, then monthly as required ...

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SQL Server DBA

Morristown, NJ • On-site

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Job description

Title: SQL Server DBA

Location: Morristown NJ (Hybrid Onsite)(Locals only)

Duration: Full Time role

Interview: Video and F2F

SQL DBA that also can do database development 

Masters degree is mandatory

DBA and Development experience is needed

C/C++ is nice to have as is equity data but will see people outside of the financial industry

Will manage the database platform which is for the quantitative investment applications.

  •  5+ years of SQL Server Database Administration experience
  • 5+ years of SQL development experience with  package/procedure/trigger/scripting development in a multi-user production environment
  • understand requirements and create tables, views, stored procedures, functions and also support SQL deployment to multiple environments
  • Experience with SQL Server High Availability configurations and disaster recovery
  • Experience in C or C++ is a significant plus
  • equity market data (S&P Global, Bloomberg, LSEG/Refinitiv, FactSet, etc.) is a strong plus

Will do:

  • Database Disaster Recovery and High Availability for quantitative financial data, portfolio management, and trading databases
  • Install and upgrade the SQL Server database instances in all environments including but not limited to development, QA and Production
  • Design and develop quantitative investment applications, system interfaces, databases, and reporting as required to deliver new systems functionality
  • Perform data analysis, SQL optimization, database tuning, and general database reliability analysis
  • Proactively monitor the database systems to ensure secure operations with minimum downtime
  • Collaborate with the development team throughout the system lifecycle, providing guidance on table design, index optimization, and SQL query best practices
  • Responsible for implementation and release of database changes as submitted by the development team
  • Will Apply security patches  
  • Oversee data processing workflows and ensure proper monitoring

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