SQL Developer & Database Administator

The SQL Developer with DBA experience will ensure the reliability, performance, security, scalability, and modernization of business-critical SQL Server platforms supporting semiconductor and telecommunications manufacturing. This role combines expert database administration with advanced T-SQL development and requires experience supporting downtime-sensitive, 24×7 production environments. Must Have Expert-level Microsoft SQL Server administration and advanced T-SQL development. Strong knowledge of performance tuning, SQL Server internals, security, HA/DR, backup and recovery, clustering, and replication. Strong hands-on experience optimizing and debugging stored procedures, including execution-plan analysis, parameter sensitivity, query rewrites, indexing strategies, blocking and deadlock diagnosis, and production performance troubleshooting. Experience with PowerShell, SQL Agent, automation, source control, CI/CD, and cloud or hybrid database platforms. Proven database transformation and scaling expertise, including upgrades, migrations, consolidation, capacity modelling, workload optimization, and high-volume data management. Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication or manufacturing processes, MES environments, and production traceability is preferred. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical experience. 8–10+ years of SQL Server DBA experience and 5+ years of SQL development or performance-engineering experience. Proven experience supporting business-critical, downtime-sensitive manufacturing systems and leading major incidents, migrations, upgrades, or transformation programs. Experience in semiconductor fabrication, high-volume manufacturing, or contract manufacturing is preferred. Microsoft SQL Server or Azure certification, ITIL experience, and availability for maintenance or on-call support are advantageous. Experience with Oracle 19c, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL is beneficial. Strong ownership, structured problem-solving, and sound judgment under pressure. Ability to translate operational needs into secure, scalable, and resilient database solutions. Transformation leadership, stakeholder alignment, clear communication, and cross-functional collaboration.