Database Administrator

W2 Contract : Database Administrator 4

Location: Lansing, MI – HybridDuration: 1 Year (Extension Likely)Work Schedule: Hybrid – Onsite Wednesdays and Thursdays from Day 1.

Remote-only candidates will not be considered.Location Requirement: Candidates must currently reside within 90–100 miles of Lansing, MI. Local candidates only.Job OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Database Administrator 4 to support enterprise database environments, data warehouse modernization, and cloud migration initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive Microsoft SQL Server administration experience, strong Azure Database Services knowledge, SQL data modeling expertise, and hands-on ETL development experience.The candidate will be responsible for database design, development, maintenance, performance optimization, data security, and migration of ETL processes from on-premises environments to cloud platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, maintain, and optimize ETL processes and data pipelines.Perform data extraction, transformation, loading, validation, and troubleshooting.Conduct root cause analysis and resolve database and ETL-related issues.Develop and maintain logical and physical database models, data dictionaries, and database structures.Perform SQL Server database administration, performance tuning, and optimization.Create and maintain database objects using SQL, DDL, and DCL.Manage database security, access controls, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.Support database migrations from on-premises environments to Azure cloud platforms.Monitor database performance, capacity, and server infrastructure.Collaborate with developers, business teams, and technical stakeholders to ensure data integrity and quality.Provide technical guidance, documentation, and database administration support.Participate in Agile/Scrum activities and coordinate technical deliverables.Required Skills & Experience12+ years of overall database administration and development experience.Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server.Hands-on experience with Azure Database Services.Strong SQL data modeling and database structure experience.Extensive ETL development experience.Required Technical Experience:T-SQL: 8–10 yearsETL Development: 6–8 yearsPowerShell: 5 yearsAzure DevOps: 5 yearsScrum/Agile: 5 yearsAdditional QualificationsExperience with SQL Server database administration and data warehousing.Knowledge of logical and physical data modeling.Experience with database security, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery.Strong troubleshooting and performance-tuning skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and coordinate with technical teams.Interview ProcessInitial interview will be conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams.Candidates must be prepared to share their screens if requested.A second-round in-person interview may be required.