Motion Recruitment Partners
Senior SQL Database Contractor
Motion Recruitment Partners, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Senior SQL Database Contractor
Atlanta, Georgia
Remote Local
Contract
$65/hr - $75/hr
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior SQL Database Contractor for a temporary position with a leading technology-driven organization. This role is based remotely with collaboration across distributed teams. You will play a key role in ensuring SQL Server database performance, optimization, and scalability, while working closely with developers, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure teams (Azure).
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team where you’ll be the go-to SQL expert, tackling complex performance challenges and driving improvements across mission-critical systems. You’ll gain exposure to high-visibility projects, cloud migrations, and database automation initiatives.
Contract Duration:
2-3 months Required Skills & Experience
8+ years of database administration and management experience Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft SQL (Azure SQL preferred) Strong experience with cloud database technologies (Azure strongly preferred) Deep expertise in performance monitoring, query tuning, indexing, and optimization Knowledge of backup/restore strategies, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills Desired Skills & Experience
Experience with automation of database operations Familiarity with database security best practices and compliance standards Proven ability to mentor and guide junior team members Prior experience in fast-paced or regulated environments What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown 70% SQL Server Database Administration & Optimization 20% Cloud Database (Azure SQL) & Infrastructure Support 10% Documentation, Security, and Compliance Daily Responsibilities 60% Hands-on performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization 20% Project-based work (migrations, scaling, automation initiatives) 20% Team collaboration, mentoring, and cross-functional engagement Benefits
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family Dental & Orthodontia Benefits Vision Benefits Health Savings Account (HSA) Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options Paid Sick Time Leave Legal and Identity Protection Plans Pre-tax Commuter Benefit 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
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2-3 months Required Skills & Experience
8+ years of database administration and management experience Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft SQL (Azure SQL preferred) Strong experience with cloud database technologies (Azure strongly preferred) Deep expertise in performance monitoring, query tuning, indexing, and optimization Knowledge of backup/restore strategies, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills Desired Skills & Experience
Experience with automation of database operations Familiarity with database security best practices and compliance standards Proven ability to mentor and guide junior team members Prior experience in fast-paced or regulated environments What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown 70% SQL Server Database Administration & Optimization 20% Cloud Database (Azure SQL) & Infrastructure Support 10% Documentation, Security, and Compliance Daily Responsibilities 60% Hands-on performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization 20% Project-based work (migrations, scaling, automation initiatives) 20% Team collaboration, mentoring, and cross-functional engagement Benefits
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family Dental & Orthodontia Benefits Vision Benefits Health Savings Account (HSA) Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options Paid Sick Time Leave Legal and Identity Protection Plans Pre-tax Commuter Benefit 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
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