Senior SQL DBA
Required skills
- SQL Server
- T-SQL
- query optimization
- execution plan analysis
- performance
- reliability
- availability
- customized environments
- multi-instance
- incident response
Nice to have
- Azure
- NET
- ORM
- SaaS
- enterprise clients
- multi-tenant platform
Role summary
DistantJob is seeking a Senior SQL DBA for a US-based SaaS company. This role focuses on managing complex, customized, multi-instance databases for over 150 enterprise clients. Responsibilities include critical incident response, performance tuning, developer collaboration, proactive monitoring, test environment readiness, and routine maintenance. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of DBA experience with strong SQL Server/T-SQL skills and comfort in highly customized environments. Familiarity with Azure and .NET/ORM is a plus. This position offers a mix of reactive and proactive work, with opportunities for long-term growth within the development process.
Q - What did the DBA say to the Developer?A - It doesn't matter, he wasn't listening anywayQ - What did the Developer say to the DBA?A - It doesn't matter, the answer is "No".
Enough with the humor! Let's get to the point.
DistantJob is hiring a Senior SQL DBA for one of our clients, a growing US-based SaaS company serving 150+ enterprise clients on a highly customized, multi-tenant platform.
This isn't a "big data" role — the databases themselves are modest in size. The real challenge is complexity: each client runs on their own database instance, and while most of the schema and logic is standardized, a meaningful portion is customized per client. That means no two performance issues look exactly alike, and a one-size-fits-all runbook doesn't cut it here.
What you'll do:
What we're looking for:
Schedule: Primarily CST hours (EST also considered) — this role exists specifically to extend coverage into the US afternoon.
Why this role: You'll join a team that's intentional about long-term growth for this position — not just filling a support ticket queue, but building someone into a trusted, embedded part of the development process.
If you meet these qualifications and are ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply!
