About

What You Will do

• Analyze, tune, and optimize database performance for mission-critical SQL Server environments.
• Perform deep analysis of slow-running queries, indexes, and workloads using advanced performance monitoring tools.
• Partner with developers to improve SQL code efficiency, optimize schema design, and ensure scalable architecture.
• Implement, maintain, and support database monitoring tools for proactive detection and resolution of performance issues.
• Administer and support SQL Server databases, including user access, backups, patching, and replication.
• Provide performance reviews and configurations for Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL systems as needed.
• Develop and maintain documentation for performance standards, baselines, and tuning methodologies.
• Participate in capacity planning, workload forecasting, and resource utilization reviews.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery strategies are performance-optimized and cost-effective.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and tune databases supporting several enterprise products.
• Monitor and support data pipelines built in Airflow and dbt.
• Work on AWS to implement monitoring and error handling on ETL/ELT tools such as Glue and DMS.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, multi-database environment.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5–7 years of experience as a DBA with a strong emphasis on SQL Server performance tuning and optimization.
• Expertise in query tuning, indexing strategies, query store analysis, execution plan interpretation, and hardware resource analysis.
• Familiarity with dynamic management views (DMVs), SQL Profiler, Extended Events, and Query Store.
• 2+ years of experience with Snowflake and dbt for datawarehousing.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (S3, Glue, DMS, Lambda, Redshift, etc.).
• Solid understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines and data orchestration with strong focus on Airflow.
• Strong background in T-SQL and scripting for automation (e.g., PowerShell or Python).
• Experience with HA/DR design (Always On, log shipping, clustering) and its impact on performance.
• Ability to translate performance insights into actionable recommendations for developers and infrastructure teams.
• Ability to leverage AI for DBA tasks as well as implementing AI to improve current processes.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for data Engineering Workflows.
• Experience with cloud-based databases (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or Google Cloud SQL).
• Working knowledge of Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL administration and performance troubleshooting a plus.
• Well versed with database monitoring and analytics tools such as SolarWinds DPA, Redgate SQL Monitor, or SentryOne. Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or SQL Server Performance Tuning Specialist.
• Participation in performance benchmarking and scalability testing of enterprise applications.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for data Engineering workflows.
  
  Work Environment
• Dynamic and collaborative IT organization supporting diverse business applications.
• May require periodic after-hours or weekend support during performance testing or maintenance windows.

What NEOGOV Offers

• Competitive Wages
• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees effective Day 1
• Generous PTO to support work-life balance
• 401K Matching
• 12-week Paid Parental Leave
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Remote working opportunities
• Inclusive and diverse work environment