What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior SQL Database Contractor position at Motion Recruitment?
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: 6 – 12 Months
Required Skills & Experience
Tech Breakdown
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: 6 – 12 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
- 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
Tech Breakdown
- 70% SQL Server Database Administration & Optimization
- 20% Cloud Database (Azure SQL) & Infrastructure Support
- 10% Documentation, Security, and Compliance
- 60% Hands-on performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization
- 20% Project-based work (migrations, scaling, automation initiatives)
- 20% Team collaboration, mentoring, and cross-functional engagement
