Senior Database Engineer

Radiology Partners

. Support high-performing and highly available applications in the vRad core technology platform .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SQL Server administration, including installation, configuration, and management of high-availability environments. Proficient in advanced T-SQL, ETL design concepts, and performance optimization techniques to support scalable and robust data-driven applications.

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SQL Server AdministrationAdvanced T-SQLHigh Availability TechnologiesPerformance Optimization TechniquesETL Design Concepts

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Hard Skills

SQL ServerT-SQLDatabase MirroringFailover ClusteringLog ShippingReplicationPerformance TuningSQL Maintenance PlansCustom QueriesStored Procedures

Soft Skills

Communication with Non-Technical UsersMulti-TaskingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SSASSSISSSRSSQL Reporting ServicesSQL Analysis Services

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft Database Administrator Certification (MCITP)

Industry Keywords

HIPAAPCIPHISOXOLAP Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ETLSQLSSIS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support high-performing and highly available applications in the vRad core technology platform
Support the logical and physical aspects of vRad’s SQL Server Clinical Applications OLTP environments
Design and implement complex, robust, scalable, and manageable technical solutions
Write SQL statements for transactional data access, data definition, and SQL Server administration
Collaborate with local and remote team members to create high-performing, data-driven applications
Create complex reports and queries using SQL Reporting Services and Analysis Services
Use modern ETL techniques to integrate data from disparate systems
Document deliverables for team support
Operate and administer SQL Server instances in a high-availability environment
Install and configure SQL Server components, including clustering and mirroring
Design scalable storage layouts
Monitor and identify issues in real time
Triage and resolve issues affecting highly available SQL Server instances, including blocking, de-blocking, and deadlocks
Tune SQL statements
Participate in after-hours support rotation
Customize commercial products for integration with vRad’s technology platform
Assist with project planning, scope definition, and estimates
Deliver functionality within estimated timelines
Follow vRad’s change management processes for production systems
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends and advise technology decision makers
Clarify and codify definitions in the corporate data dictionary
Perform other duties necessary to support vRad’s success

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a computer-related field or equivalent work experience
5–7 years of SQL Server experience in mid- to large-sized environments
Experience managing and architecting SQL environments with very large OLTP databases (1 TB or more)
Advanced T-SQL experience creating and updating custom queries, stored procedures, tables, and functions
Experience installing, configuring, and managing SQL Server and Microsoft High Availability technologies, including Failover Clustering, Database Mirroring, Log Shipping, and Replication
In-depth knowledge of performance optimization techniques, including index performance tuning, query plan analysis/usage, performance counter analysis, and code rewrites
Experience designing, implementing, and monitoring SQL maintenance plans and custom scripts
Ability to manage SQL Server permissions
Experience authoring, editing, communicating, and enforcing SQL Server standards and industry best practices
Understanding of ETL design concepts
Experience with change control management
Comfort working in a fast-paced, multiple-server environment
Ability to communicate with non-technical users
Ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously
Experience with SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS preferable
Microsoft Database Administrator Certification (MCITP) preferred
Knowledge of HIPAA, PCI, PHI, and SOX regulations as they pertain to databases is a plus
Experience with OLAP systems is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

After-hours support rotation
Sedentary work classification (up to 10 pounds of force occasionally)
Equal opportunity and inclusive, safe, and welcoming workplace
Fair and impartial consideration regardless of legally protected status