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Senior SQL Server DBA

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Chandler, AZ Contractor
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026
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Job#: 3033693

Job Description:

Senior SQL Server DBA

Location: Chandler, AZ (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior SQL Server DBA to participate in the design, development, and implementation of complex databases. This role is considered the subject matter expert for the team and involves managing multiple projects and directing team activities for special initiatives. The position requires working with minimal supervision on complex problems where in-depth analysis is necessary to obtain results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in the design, development, and implementation of complex databases, often using new technologies.
  • Manage multiple, moderately complex projects and direct team activities.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for SQL Server administration.
  • Conduct performance and tuning for AlwaysOn in large, high-tier environments.
  • Analyze situations or data that require an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
  • Exercise judgment within broadly defined practices to select methods and techniques for obtaining results.
  • Provide work leadership by assigning tasks and resolving problems.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 10 years of experience in SQL Server Administration.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with SQL Server, including AlwaysOn performance and tuning for large, high-tier environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in the banking industry, particularly on the application DBA side.
  • Proficiency with Linux administration and scripting (Shell, Python).
  • Experience automating operational tasks, monitoring, and maintenance activities related to NoSQL environments.
  • A strong sense of problem ownership and client accountability.

Work Environment

This position requires a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days per week onsite.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $60.00 and $65.13 per hour. This employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Salary : $60 - $65

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