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MCG Health

Senior Database Engineer

MCG Health

. Design, deploy, maintain, and optimize SQL Server environments hosted on Azure .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $136,000 - $190,400 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and optimization within Azure environments, alongside strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Proficient in automation and scripting to enhance operational efficiency and support customer-facing technical roles.

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SQL Server AdministrationT-SQL DevelopmentPerformance Tuning and OptimizationAzure VM SupportAutomation and Scripting

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Hard Skills
SQL Server 2019 AdministrationT-SQL DevelopmentDatabase DesignPerformance TuningWindows Server AdministrationApplication Performance MonitoringAutomation ScriptingAPI IntegrationData ManagementDisaster Recovery
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoring Skills
Tools & Technologies
AzurePowerShellPythonARMTerraformAzure MonitorDatadogNew RelicIISTicketing Systems
Industry Keywords
Healthcare ExperienceHIPAA ComplianceN-Tier ArchitectureProduction Systems SupportCustomer-Facing Technical Roles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AzurePythonSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, deploy, maintain, and optimize SQL Server environments hosted on Azure
  • Administer and support a large fleet of production SQL Server instances
  • Diagnose and resolve complex database and application performance issues
  • Perform database upgrades, patching, backups, restores, and disaster recovery
  • Support data extracts, data scrubbing, and maintenance activities
  • Deploy and configure customer environments and application components
  • Partner with Engineering and Support teams to resolve advanced application issues in Windows, IIS, and SQL Server environments
  • Drive automation initiatives for infrastructure scalability, performance tuning and optimization, and elimination of manual operational processes
  • Utilize AI-driven and advanced analytics tools to enhance database development, proactively detect issues, monitor and optimize performance, and improve operational efficiency
  • Serve as a technical escalation point and mentor for support team members
  • Develop deep expertise in application provisioning, deployment, and ongoing support
  • Track, document, and proactively manage customer issues using ticketing systems
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
  • Operate independently while owning outcomes end-to-end

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of Windows Server (2019+) administration
  • 5+ years of SQL Server (2019+) administration and database design
  • 5+ years of T-SQL development, including stored procedures and database design
  • 5+ years of SQL Server performance tuning and optimization
  • 5+ years supporting and optimizing SQL Server 2019 clusters on an Azure VM
  • 5+ years supporting web applications in an n-tier architecture
  • Experience supporting production systems in Azure-hosted environments
  • Experience in APM (Application Performance Monitoring), such as Azure Monitor, Datadog, New Relic, etc.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, ARM, Terraform, etc.)
  • Experience working with APIs and application integrations
  • Healthcare or HIPAA-regulated environmental experience
  • Prior experience in customer-facing technical roles

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Bonus Eligible
  • Remote work
  • Travel expected 3-4 times per year for company-sponsored events
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401K retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings account
  • 15 days of paid time off + additional front-loaded personal days
  • 14 company-recognized holidays + paid volunteer days
  • Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave + 10 weeks of paid bonding leave
  • LGBTQ+ Health Services
  • Pet insurance