SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) Location: Houston, TX (On-site) Duration: Contract all visa no H1 and opt Remote interview but can ask for onsite SQL Server DBA (2016-2022), HA/DR (Always On, clustering), PostgreSQL/MongoDB, Azure & AWS, VMware, T-SQL & PowerShell scripting, performance tuning, backup/recovery, automation (Python/Ansible). Responsibilities
- Manage, monitor, and maintain SQL Server databases across development, QA, and production environments
- Install, configure, patch, and upgrade SQL Server instances
- Support and administer PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases in production
- Perform database backups, restores, and disaster recovery planning/testing
- Implement and support high availability solutions such as Always On Availability Groups and failover clustering
- Troubleshoot database performance, blocking, and connectivity issues
- Develop automation scripts using T-SQL, PowerShell, Python, or Ansible
- Manage database environments across Azure and AWS cloud platforms
- Work closely with DevOps, infrastructure, and application teams for deployments and optimization
- Support incident management and production issues in real-time
- Ensure database security, integrity, and performance tuning
Required
- 5+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA (SQL Server 2016-2022)
- Strong experience with high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions
- Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or MongoDB
- Experience working with Azure and AWS cloud environments
- Strong knowledge of VMware or virtualized environments
- Proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting
- Experience with performance tuning and optimization
Preferred
- Exposure to SQL Server 2025
- Experience with Zerto for disaster recovery
- Familiarity with Python or Ansible for automation
- Experience working in DevOps environments and CI/CD pipelines