• Senior SQL Database Contractor

    Motion Recruitment Partners (Atlanta, GA)


    Senior SQL Database Contractor

     

    Atlanta, Georgia

     

    Remote Local

     

    Contract

     

    $65/hr - $75/hr

    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:** 2-3 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

    Desired Skills & Experience

    • 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

     

    What You Will Be Doing

    Tech Breakdown

    • 70% SQL Server Database Administration & Optimization

    • 20% Cloud Database (Azure SQL) & Infrastructure Support

    • 10% Documentation, Security, and Compliance

    Daily Responsibilities

    • 60% Hands-on performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization

    • 20% Project-based work (migrations, scaling, automation initiatives)

    • 20% Team collaboration, mentoring, and cross-functional engagement

    You will receive the following benefits:

    + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

    + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

    + Vision Benefits

    + Health Savings Account (HSA)

    + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

    + Hospital Indemnity Insurance

    + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

    + Paid Sick Time Leave

    + Legal and Identity Protection Plans

    + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

    + 529 College Saver Plan

     

    Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

     

    **Posted by:** Sarah Carroll

    Specialization:

    + Database Engineer