You're a mid- to senior-level SQL Server Database Administrator with a strong background in performance tuning, schema design, and modernizing enterprise data p
Work type: remote
Location: Remote, United States
Type: Full-time
You're a mid- to senior-level SQL Server Database Administrator with a strong background in performance tuning, schema design, and modernizing enterprise data platforms. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience is required. **What makes it worth a look...** This is a 4-5 week contract role with 66degrees, offering 100% remote work within the United States. The position focuses on leading agentic-driven database transformation initiatives. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have hands-on expertise with Microsoft SQL Server administration and architecture. * Possess proven experience in performance tuning, query optimization, and execution plan analysis. * Are skilled in database schema design, data modeling, and migration projects (on-prem to cloud). * Are familiar with automation tools, monitoring solutions, and scripting languages like PowerShell or T-SQL.
## Overview of 66degrees
66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.
At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.
## Overview of Role
We are seeking a highly skilled SQL Server Database Administrator with deep expertise in performance tuning, schema design, and database modernization. This role will lead agentic-driven database transformation initiatives, focusing on migration planning, query optimization, and automated monitoring across both legacy systems and cloud-hosted environments.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with a strategic mindset to modernize and optimize enterprise data platforms.
Important Details:
Employment Type: Contract - (4-5 weeks)
Work Mode: 100% Remote
Notice Period: Immediate Joiners
## Responsibilities