*Hybrid Contract Opportunity*

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Azure SQL Database Engineer position! This is a 6+ month contract opportunity with potential extensions and will be hybrid in Buffalo, NY. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design, implement, and maintain Azure SQL Databases to support middleware and other applications. 
• Collaborate closely with Java middleware developers to optimize database interactions, queries, and schema designs for seamless integration and performance. 
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning strategies (indexing, query optimization, resource scaling). 
• Implement and manage database security, including user permissions, role-based access control, encryption (TDE), and network security. 
• Plan and execute database backup and recovery strategies, ensuring data resilience and business continuity. 
• Implement and manage high availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Geo-replication, Availability Groups, Failover Groups). 
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including connectivity, performance, and data corruption. 
• Automate database management tasks using Azure tools, PowerShell, or other scripting languages. 
• Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and security standards. 

What You'll Need to Have:

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database 
• Proficiency in T-SQL for complex queries, stored procedures, and schema design. 
• Experience in database performance tuning, optimization, and query plan analysis. 
• Experience with Azure SQL Database security features (TDE, Azure AD Authentication). 
• Understanding of Azure Networking for secure database connectivity. 
• Experience using Managed Identities for secure application access for databases. 
• Familiarity with Azure Monitor for database monitoring and alerting. 
• Solid understanding of relational database design and data modeling. 
• Experience with database backup and restore procedures. 
• Ability to work effectively with development teams. 
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills for database issues. 

Pay Range: $68-$83+/hr

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