Database Administrator

Job Title: Database Administrator (DBA)

Location: US, remote from India

Department: IT / Data & Analytics

Reports To: Director of Data & Analytics

Employment Type: Contract (12 months)

Pay: $20-26 per hour payrolled or self-employed

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and maintain our enterprise databases, supporting business-critical systems and data pipelines for reporting and analytics. You will work closely with BI developers, data engineers, and IT staff to monitor, tune, and secure our SQL environments while helping to build the backbone of a modern data platform.

Key Responsibilities

Database Management

Administer, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases and other data systems.

Perform regular maintenance tasks including backups, index tuning, consistency checks, and patching.

Monitor database health and performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues.

Security & Compliance

Implement and manage data access controls, user roles, and database security policies.

Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and internal governance standards.

Support for BI & ETL

Support data engineers and BI developers by optimizing queries, views, and stored procedures used in Power BI reports and ETL processes.

Assist in managing data warehouse structures and enabling efficient data flow from source systems.

Automation & Scripting

Develop and maintain scripts for automated monitoring, alerts, backups, and maintenance jobs.

Support job scheduling and orchestration tools (e.g., SQL Server Agent, Azure Data Factory triggers).

Disaster Recovery & Availability

Design and maintain disaster recovery plans, high-availability solutions (e.g., Always On, log shipping), and backup strategies.

Participate in periodic recovery testing and business continuity planning.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator working with Microsoft SQL Server.

Proficiency in T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers, views, and performance tuning.

Strong experience with database security, access control, and user management.

Familiarity with ETL processes, data integration, and supporting reporting tools like Power BI.

Preferred Skills

Experience with cloud database platforms (e.g., Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, or Amazon RDS).

Understanding of manufacturing systems (ERP, MES, SCADA, historians) and related data structures.

Exposure to scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python for automation.

Experience supporting data warehouse environments and data modeling principles.

Soft Skills

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, production-focused environment.

Good communication and documentation skills.

A collaborative team player with a focus on proactive support.