SkyHighGrowth Inc. is a U.S.based company with its headquarters located in New York. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking company that takes pride in pushing the boundaries of what's possible. At SkyHighGrowth Inc., we believe in fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous growth. In our combined decades of experience delivering technology and business solutions, we developed a simple mantra: We perform complex operations so that our clients get simple solutions. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey with a company that values your contribution, this is the place for you. We are expanding our team and seeking several (Senior) Database administartors to join us.
We are looking for an experienced Microsoft SQL Server & MySQL DBA to support and optimize enterprise database environments across on-premises and cloud platforms.
The role combines database administration, performance optimization, high availability, disaster recovery, automation, security, and database modernization for mission-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities:
• Administer, configure, upgrade, patch, migrate, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments
• Monitor and optimize database performance, including queries, indexes, blocking, locking, deadlocks, CPU, memory, and I/O
• Design and support HA/DR solutions, including SQL Server Always On, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, Replication, and MySQL replication/failover
• Manage backup, restore, recovery, database integrity, and disaster recovery testing
• Support cloud database environments such as Amazon RDS, Aurora MySQL, and Azure SQL Database
• Automate database administration and operational processes using T-SQL, PowerShell, Python, and Bash/Shell
• Support CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and database migration/modernization initiatives
• Implement database security, access controls, encryption, auditing, and compliance practices
• Create and maintain runbooks, SOPs, recovery procedures, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and cloud engineering teams to ensure database reliability and scalability
Requirements:
• 6+ years of database administration experience in enterprise or mission-critical environments
• 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft SQL Server administration experience
• 3+ years of MySQL administration experience
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server 2017–2022/2025 and MySQL 5.x/8.x
• Strong experience with T-SQL, performance tuning, backup & recovery, and HA/DR
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server Always On, replication, clustering, or similar technologies
• Experience with cloud database services, preferably AWS and/or Azure
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, or Bash
• Experience with database monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Strong communication and documentation skills
Nice to Have:
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MariaDB, or Oracle
• Experience in healthcare, financial services, or other regulated environments
• Certifications in Microsoft SQL Server, AWS, Azure, or MySQL
• Experience with tools such as Datadog, SolarWinds, SQL Sentry, Idera, or CloudWatch
What we offer:
• Competitive pay and salary growth based on your performance
• Remote setup, B2B long-term contract, US EST working hours
• Dynamic working culture with opportunities to grow
• Challenging projects with cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies
• 100% paid sick leave
• Friendly colleagues and a pleasant working atmosphere
Thank you for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates whose qualifications closely match our requirements will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates whose qualifications closely match our requirements will be contacted.
