Senior SQL Database Administrator

Position Overview

The Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) is a strategic technical leader responsible for the design, optimization, security, and scalability of enterprise database platforms. This role partners closely with engineering, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure high-performing, resilient, and secure database environments that support mission-critical applications.

This individual serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for SQL Server environments, drives best practices, leads complex initiatives (cloud, automation, modernization), and mentors junior DBAs.

Essential Responsibilities

Lead database architecture & strategy

Design, implement, and optimize SQL Server database solutions across on-premises and cloud environments (Azure).

Drive database modernization initiatives, including cloud migration and hybrid architectures.

Own performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization for large-scale, high-transaction systems.

Proactively identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to ensure scalability and reliability.

Architect and maintain HA/DR solutions (Always On Availability Groups, replication, backups, failover strategies).

Ensure business continuity and compliance with uptime SLAs in a 24x7 environment.

Lead database security strategy including access controls, encryption, auditing, and regulatory compliance.

Partner with security teams to ensure adherence to data governance standards.

Drive adoption of Azure database services, including performance optimization, cost management, and scaling strategies.

Develop automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar tools to streamline operations and reduce manual effort.

Oversee monitoring, incident response, and root cause analysis using enterprise tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Azure Monitor).

Improve operational processes, documentation, and runbooks for consistency and efficiency.

Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and application teams to optimize database interactions and support product delivery.

Serve as escalation point for complex database issues.

Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to team development and knowledge sharing.

Influence technical direction and establish database best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience administering and optimizing SQL Server environments in enterprise-scale environments

Deep expertise in SQL Server (2014–2022), including performance tuning, HA/DR, and troubleshooting

Strong experience with Azure SQL / cloud database platforms, including migration, scaling, and cost optimization

Experience with hybrid environments and data replication technologies (e.g., Oracle GoldenGate)

Familiarity with Oracle environments (nice to have, not primary focus)

Advanced scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, Python, etc.)

Strong experience with monitoring, alerting, and incident management tools

Experience with data warehousing and BI concepts

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Successful completion of the Nlets fingerprinting background assessment.

Preferred Skills

Experience leading database strategy or large-scale transformation projects

Strong expertise in performance tuning for high-volume transactional systems

Experience partnering with executive stakeholders or product leadership

Exposure to DevOps practices (CI/CD, infrastructure as code)

Personal Skills and Attributes

Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset with the ability to navigate complex technical environments

Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to lead initiatives independently and influence across teams

Adaptable in fast-pace, evolving environments

Detail-oriented with a strong focus on reliability and quality

Verra Mobility Values

Own It. We focus on high performance and drive toward breakthrough outcomes. Our employees ensure accountability, optimize and align work, focus on the customer, and cultivate innovation.

Do What’s Right. We champion integrity and good character. Our team members model ethical behavior, demonstrate good judgment and are courageous.

Choose Courage Over Comfort. We lean into the conversations, decisions and actions that move the business forward, even when they feel uncomfortable. We challenge assumptions, address issues early and prioritize progress over ease.

Win Together. We believe in growing and inspiring people together. We seek people who collaborate, value differences, think and act globally, foster an engaging work environment, and recognize and develop others.

Verra Mobility is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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