Senior SQL Server Functional Application DBA c2c contract jobs New York, NY

Role:  Senior SQL Server Functional Application DBA
Location: New York, NY (onsite)
Duration: Long term contract 
Interview: Virtual

Visa: USC/GC

ALL CANDIDATES WILL BE TECHNICALLY SCREENED VIA AN AI BEFORE SUBMITTAL TO CLIENT.

100% must haves:

Experience with VLDBs (very large data bases) Over 30tbs, that’s the minimum if they don’t have this don’t send.

4 years min experience in Banking (banking meaning banks not American Express or Visa etc..)

Experience as an Application DBA and Production DBA

Job Title: Senior SQL Server Functional/Application DBA

Job Overview:
We are seeking four experienced Senior SQL Server DBAs for an exciting opportunity with a prestigious financial institution. This is a 1-year renewable contract role with an immediate start date, subject to a brief administrative pause. All compensation details and the hiring organization are being kept confidential.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with a global DBA team to ensure that new database code adheres to high standards for readability, reliability, and performance.
Provide weekly performance insights by identifying the top 10 most resource-intensive queries and suggesting optimization strategies.
Design and optimize indexes for existing applications, and offer actionable recommendations when users report performance issues.
Conduct SQL Server lunch-and-learn sessions to support application developers.
Advise on efficient database designs, including table structures, datatypes, stored procedures, and functions.
Engage in on-call troubleshooting for SQL Server service outages and determine the best high availability strategies (e.g., clustering, log shipping, mirroring, replication).
Required Skills & Experience:

Finance Experience: Demonstrated experience working within the financial services sector (Banks) is essential.
Database Administration:
Minimum of 10+ years in general database administration (implementation, code deployments, backups, and user account creation).
At least 7+ years as a SQL Server DBA with 5+ years focusing on advanced platform features (clustering, encryption, standby configurations, ETL, replication, and performance optimization).
Proven track record in administering databases with sizes of 30TB or larger is absolutely required.
Technical Expertise:
Proficient with MS SQL Server 2014 through 2019, including SSIS package creation and debugging, stored procedure development/tuning, and data replication techniques.
Extensive experience in Level 3 (highest level) support within a banking environment (at least 4+ years since 2016).
Adept at using performance tools (e.g., Profiler traces, sp_BlitzIndex®, DMV queries) and skilled in both SQL development and troubleshooting.
Additional Requirements:

Must have 8+ years of experience working with U.S. companies within the United States.
This opportunity is open only to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (Green Card holders). We kindly request that only those meeting this criterion apply.
Contract Details:

Contract Duration: 1-year renewable
Positions Available: 4
Start Date: ASAP (applications will be accepted starting March 3, 2025)