• Job Description

  Req#: 26-00278
  We're hiring a Senior Database Analyst (SQL DBA & PostgreSQL) to join our team in Richmond, VA. This role offers a hybrid schedule, with onsite work for 1 week, then the next week remote.
  
  Skills & Qualifications:
  
  • 10 years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA and PostgreSQL DBA, with a strong focus on database performance monitoring, query optimization, and backup and recovery operations in enterprise environments
  • Deep knowledge of SQL Server and PostgreSQL internals and best practices to ensure availability, performance, and data protection
  • Enterprise-level SQL Server and PostgreSQL DBA experience on Windows and Linux operating systems, supporting production environments
  • Strong expertise in database performance monitoring and tuning across SQL Server and PostgreSQL
  • Advanced experience managing backup and restore strategies
  • Solid understanding of database internal architecture
  • SQL Server administration experience with SQL Server 2012 and above and PostgreSQL 11 (or newer versions)
  • Hands-on experience with installation, upgrades, patching, and maintenance for both SQL Server and PostgreSQL
  • Experience managing High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) solutions
  • Ability to write and optimize T-SQL and PostgreSQL (PL/pgSQL) queries for troubleshooting and performance analysis
  • Scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) to automate routine DBA tasks, such as monitoring, maintenance, and reporting
  • Experience supporting databases hosted on Azure, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure Database for PostgreSQL, AWS RDS), and on-prem environments
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  • Provide day-to-day operational support for multiple SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases across Azure, Linux, and Windows environments
  • Monitor database health and performance, proactively identifying and resolving performance issues at the database and query level across both platforms
  • Perform query analysis and tuning to support application performance and stability for SQL Server and PostgreSQL workloads
  • Design, implement, and maintain robust backup and recovery solutions, ensuring data integrity and recoverability across both systems
  • Execute database restores for production support, testing, and disaster recovery scenarios
  • Support and maintain HA/DR configurations, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime for both SQL Server and PostgreSQL
  • Utilize monitoring tools (e.g., Spotlight, native PostgreSQL tools, pgAdmin, or third-party monitoring platforms) to track performance trends and respond to alerts
  • Perform database patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities
  • Collaborate with application teams and business units to troubleshoot complex database-related issues
  • Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation supporting a large enterprise database environment
  • Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory requirements
  • Work independently on DBA tasks while also contributing effectively as part of a team
  • Maintain high standards of accuracy, documentation, and attention to detail
  • Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in writing
  
  Education/Certifications:
  
  • High school diploma or equivalency
  
  The hourly rate for this position is $54.21.
  
  TM Floyd & Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
  
  We offer a generous array of benefits, depending on the length of assignment. We also offer a referral bonus of up to $1,000. Ask us for more details!
  
  TM Floyd & Company participates in E-VERIFY.
  AAP, EEO

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