Database Reliability Engineer

BakerHostetler

Database Reliability Engineer at BakerHostetler to enhance firm’s data ecosystem across hybrid environments. Ensuring availability, performance, security, and disaster recovery readiness for critical database systems.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

support and enhance the firm’s data ecosystem across hybrid on-premises and cloud environments
serve as a technical owner for mission-critical database systems
ensure maximum availability and reliability of mission-critical database systems across hybrid infrastructure
administer, configure, and optimize SQL Server 2016+ Always On availability groups, clustering, and replication topologies
manage Windows patching and SQL Server cumulative updates
lead major database upgrade initiatives
troubleshoot complex database issues and conduct root cause analysis
collaborate cross-functionally to design scalable, resilient database architectures
partner closely with Enterprise Applications, Application Development, IT, and PMO teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of SQL Server administration experience
SQL Server 2016+
high availability technologies (Always On Availability Groups, clustering, replication)
Deep understanding of both cloud and on-prem data environments
Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance
Hands-on experience with enterprise SQL monitoring and backup platforms
Automate operational workflows using PowerShell
Support and optimize Power BI Service and Power BI Server
Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of related conflicts experience or equivalent

Benefits

Comp & perks

group health insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
vacation (15 days) prorated
paid holidays (10 days)
401(k) plan
parental leave (10 weeks)
family care program
wellness program
life and accident insurance
short and long-term disability

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Hard Skills & Tools

SQL Server administrationSQL Server 2016+Always On availability groupsclusteringreplicationAzure SQL DatabaseAzure SQL Managed InstancePowerShellPower BI ServicePower BI Server

Soft Skills

collaborationtroubleshootingroot cause analysisleadershipcommunication