Sr. SQL Database Administrator

We’re partnered with a well-established financial services firm (investment banking + capital markets) that’s continuing to scale its technology organization. We are seeking a Sr. SQL Database Administrato r who can operate both strategically and hands-on, owning performance, scalability, and reliability across extremely large data environments. This is a high-impact role working closely with engineering, DevOps, and business stakeholders, with a strong focus on compliance-driven systems and large-scale data optimization. Key Responsibilities Owning database performance, scalability, and reliability across mission-critical systems Working with massive datasets (2B+ reco r ds)—optimizing queries, indexing, and overall architecture Partnering with engineering, compliance, and legal teams to support regulated systems (SEC/FINRA-driven environments) Driving integration of third-party tools (surveillance, communications monitoring, case management, etc.) Supporting auditability, data integrity, and reporting across compliance platforms Leading agile workflows—owning backlog, prioritization, and delivery timelines Evaluating and managing vendors tied to compliance and data infrastructure Qualifications 10+ years in database administration, with deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (including 2016+) Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL (admin + performance tuning) Proven track record working with very large-scale data environments (billions of records) Deep understanding of query optimization & indexing strategies Database internals, performance tuning, and query optimization expertise Direct experience with high-availability architectures Experience with partitioning, archiving, and scaling strategies Scripting experience (PowerShell, T-SQL, Python, or Bash) Exposure to cloud environments (Azure, AWS RDS, Aurora, etc.) Strong communication skills—ability to work cross-functionally in a regulated environment Nice to have Experience in financial services or other regulated industries Relevant certifications (Azure, PostgreSQL, etc.) Show more Show less