Kovan Technology Solutions
Application and Database support BOSTON MA ONSITE
Kovan Technology Solutions, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Application and Database Support
Boston, MA (onsite)
Job Type: W2 Only
Mandatory Skills: SQL, Oracle, Postgres SQL, MongoDB
Visa Type: Any Visa
Experience: 4+ years
Job Description
Administer, maintain, and optimize SQL Server environments, with exposure to Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
Handle database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and migrations across on-prem and AWS Cloud (EC2/RDS).
Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (HA/DR) strategies.
Conduct performance tuning, query optimization, and index management to improve database efficiency.
Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams for release deployments, environment refreshes, and configuration management.
Troubleshoot complex issues impacting applications or infrastructure and provide root cause analysis.
Automate recurring tasks and monitoring using PowerShell, Python, or scripting tools.
Manage security, user access, audit trails, and compliance reporting.
Work closely with developers and DevOps teams to ensure smooth CI/CD integration and database change management.
Maintain accurate runbooks, documentation, and operational dashboards.
Skills & Experience
Core Expertise: Microsoft SQL Server (2016+), Always On, Replication, Backup/Restore, Performance Tuning, SSIS/SSRS.
Additional Exposure: Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS RDS, AWS EC2, and Aurora.
Experience working with both application teams (for deployments, schema changes) and infrastructure teams (for performance, patching, monitoring).
Familiarity with automation and monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, DataDog, SolarWinds, or similar.
Strong understanding of security, HA/DR, backup policies, and ITIL processes.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with experience in enterprise or managed service environments.
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Information Technology
Industries: Software Development
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Job Type: W2 Only
Mandatory Skills: SQL, Oracle, Postgres SQL, MongoDB
Visa Type: Any Visa
Experience: 4+ years
Job Description
Administer, maintain, and optimize SQL Server environments, with exposure to Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
Handle database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and migrations across on-prem and AWS Cloud (EC2/RDS).
Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (HA/DR) strategies.
Conduct performance tuning, query optimization, and index management to improve database efficiency.
Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams for release deployments, environment refreshes, and configuration management.
Troubleshoot complex issues impacting applications or infrastructure and provide root cause analysis.
Automate recurring tasks and monitoring using PowerShell, Python, or scripting tools.
Manage security, user access, audit trails, and compliance reporting.
Work closely with developers and DevOps teams to ensure smooth CI/CD integration and database change management.
Maintain accurate runbooks, documentation, and operational dashboards.
Skills & Experience
Core Expertise: Microsoft SQL Server (2016+), Always On, Replication, Backup/Restore, Performance Tuning, SSIS/SSRS.
Additional Exposure: Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS RDS, AWS EC2, and Aurora.
Experience working with both application teams (for deployments, schema changes) and infrastructure teams (for performance, patching, monitoring).
Familiarity with automation and monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, DataDog, SolarWinds, or similar.
Strong understanding of security, HA/DR, backup policies, and ITIL processes.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with experience in enterprise or managed service environments.
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Information Technology
Industries: Software Development
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