SQL DBA Expert - Optimization & Tuning
NorthBay SolutionsIslamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Posted December 23, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
NorthBay is looking for a hands-on Microsoft SQL Server expert who can own the performance, stability, and availability of multiple clustered SQL Server environments running on AWS Windows-based EC2.
Job Description
We are looking for a hands-on Microsoft SQL Server expert who can own the performance, stability, and availability of multiple clustered SQL Server environments running on AWS Windows-based EC2. The role is focused on assessment/discovery, deep-dive/troubleshooting & performance optimization against high-volume production systems.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience with at least 5 years of Core SQL Server hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA / Engineer
- Deep understanding of SQL Server internals (storage engine, query optimizer, plan cache, buffer pool, TempDB behavior etc.)
- Expert-level experience in diagnosing Wait stats, DMVs, Extended Events, Profiler/Tracing, Execution plan analysis, query rewrites, indexing strategy design
- Experience with AWS Cloud, EC2, Instance Families/Sizes, EBS Volumes, IOPS, Throughput, Networking, and Multi‐AZ Designs in relation to MSSQL Server Performance, HA/DR & Monitoring & Observability
- Strong experience with database monitoring tools and enterprise level monitoring/observability expectations
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Fuel expense reimbursement
- Paid holidays and vacations
- Medical outpatient reimbursement & health insurance facility