BHG Financial

Senior Database Administrator

BHG Financial

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AzureCloudMS SQL ServerSQL

About the role

  • Design, implement, and administer Microsoft SQL Server environments (on-premises and/or cloud)
  • Experience with On Prem SQL, Azure SQL and Managed Instance.
  • Strong experience work with large Terabyte databases.
  • Develop, optimize, and maintain complex T-SQL code including stored procedures, functions, views, triggers, and indexes
  • Perform advanced query tuning and execution plan analysis to improve performance
  • Monitor database health, capacity, and performance using native and third-party tools
  • Implement and manage High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) solutions (Always On)
  • Expert level setup and administration of SQL clusters and always on Availability Groups.
  • Manage and implement Change Data Capture
  • Manage backup, restore, and recovery strategies; perform regular DR testing
  • Ensure database security through role-based access, encryption, auditing, and compliance controls
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, root-cause analysis, and performance bottlenecks
  • Automate administrative tasks using T-SQL, SQL Agent jobs, and PowerShell
  • Collaborate with developers to enforce database design and coding best practices
  • Support application releases, schema changes, and data migrations with minimal downtime
  • Experience working with sensitive data and removing data from lower environments.
  • Strong experience working with Auditing solutions – SQL Audit, Extended Events or custom monitoring accounts and user access.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of hands-on SQL Server DBA experience
  • Senior-level T-SQL skills (query optimization, indexing strategies, complex joins)
  • Deep understanding of SQL Server internals (locking, blocking, tempdb, memory, I/O)
  • Strong experience with performance tuning and monitoring.
  • Experience with SQL Server versions 2016 and above
  • Solid knowledge of backup/restore, HA/DR, and capacity planning
  • Experience supporting large, high-transaction databases
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, or SQL Server on Azure VM
  • PowerShell scripting for SQL Server automation
  • Exposure to DevOps / CI-CD pipelines for database deployments
  • Experience with data migration and upgrade projects
Benefits
  • Medical/Rx/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members
  • Competitive PTO and vacation policies
  • 1 Friday off each month for Wellness Weekends
  • Company 401(k) plan with employer contributions after one year
  • Company-sponsored training and certification opportunities
  • Quarterly award ceremonies where top achievers are celebrated and receive additional bonuses
  • Ongoing volunteer opportunities to give back to the community through our BHG Cares program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Microsoft SQL ServerT-SQLquery optimizationindexing strategiesperformance tuningbackup and restoreHigh AvailabilityDisaster RecoveryPowerShellChange Data Capture
Soft Skills
troubleshootinganalytical skillscommunicationdocumentationcollaboration